Mental Health Consultant

York County Community Action Corporation; Sanford (ME); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

York County Community Action Corp. is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to join our Head Start/Early Head Start Leadership Team. The role focuses on coordinating mental health and disabilities services, observing classrooms, and supporting staff and families.

The position requires a Social Work bachelor's degree, an active LCSW license, and at least three years of management experience, with adherence to program standards and ongoing professional development.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Active LCSW license required and must be maintainable.
• At least three years of management experience as a licensed social worker.

Mansioni

• Coordinate mental health and disabilities services across Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Observe classrooms and provide constructive feedback to support positive classroom management, teaching practices, and social-emotional development.
• Provide consultation and support to Head Start/Early Head Start staff and families.
• Develop and facilitate staff training and in-service workshops related to special education, mental health, and social-emotional development.
• Supervise the Special Education Teacher, including regular supervision, professional feedback, annual performance appraisal, and professional development planning.
• Ensure services comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, licensing standards, and YCCAC policies.
• Ensure IEP/IFSP documentation is current and appropriately maintained in ChildPlus.

Conoscenze

Management experience

LCSW credential

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Descrizione del lavoro

York County Community Action Corp.

Our mission is to ensure that all people in York County thrive. We work with our partners to meet urgent needs, create opportunities to succeed, promote well-being, and advocate for just policies and practices.

York County Community Action Corporation is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to join our Head Start/Early Head Start Leadership Team.

Mental Health & Special Education Services

• Coordinate mental health and disabilities services across Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Observe classrooms and provide constructive feedback to support positive classroom management, teaching practices, and social-emotional development.
• Provide consultation and support to Head Start/Early Head Start staff and families.
• Develop and facilitate staff training and in-service workshops related to special education, mental health, and social-emotional development.
• Supervise the Special Education Teacher, including regular supervision, professional feedback, annual performance appraisal, and professional development planning.

Monitoring, Data & Compliance

• Ensure services comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, licensing standards, and YCCAC policies.
• Ensure IEP/IFSP documentation is current and appropriately maintained in ChildPlus.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential that can be maintained throughout employment.
• At least three years of management experience. Experience working as a Licensed Social Worker.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass required background checks, conducted upon hire and at least every five years.
• Must pass the required physical examination.
• Must not have an active record on the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

EOE– YCCAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.