Mental Health & Disabilities Program Lead

Children's Friend; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental and Vision coverage

403(b) plan employer contributions

Life and Disability insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

12 Holidays

Vacation benefits

Training and professional development

Education Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

Children’s Friend is seeking a Mental Health and Disabilities Manager to lead our mental health and disabilities services across our Head Start, Early Head Start, and Kids Connect programs in Rhode Island. This role blends clinical leadership, staff development, and community collaboration to ensure children receive the supports they need to thrive.

You will supervise clinicians, oversee service delivery, partner with school districts and community agencies, ensure program quality, and drive

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or a related field with independent clinical licensure (LICSW).
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, including program management and staff supervision.
• Experience working with at-risk families and knowledge of services for children with special needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with school districts and community partners.
• Excellent communication and computer skills; valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a clinical team, providing guidance, feedback, and support toward licensure.
• Oversee delivery of mental health and disabilities services across multiple Head Start programs.
• Advocate for children and families by connecting them to appropriate services and supports.
• Collaborate with families, Head Start teams, school districts, and community agencies to coordinate services.
• Oversee program quality, ensure compliant service delivery, and promote continuous improvement.
• Use data, policies, and systems to strengthen service delivery and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication skills

Computer skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Master’s degree in social work with independent clinical licensure (LICSW)

Job description

Children’s Friend is seeking a Mental Health and Disabilities Manager to lead our mental health and disabilities services across our Head Start, Early Head Start, and Kids Connect programs in Rhode Island. This role blends clinical leadership, staff development, and community collaboration to ensure children receive the supports they need to thrive.

You will supervise clinicians, oversee service delivery, partner with school districts and community agencies, ensure program quality, and drive