Mental Health Specialist

Overview Mental Health Specialist $75k - $81k Join a Team Where your Work Truly Makes a Difference. At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk Children & Families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community-based services. Responsibilities As a Mental Health Specialist , you will be responsible for providing mental health support services to infants, toddlers, pregnant women and families. The HS/EHS Mental Health Specialist will provide a range of services, including individual and dyadic observations of infants, toddlers, parents and/or caregivers on site and at home. The HS/EHS Mental Health Specialist will also provide guidance to staff and administrators; screening, assessment and referral; provision of group services; parent and staff trainings; programmatic support; interfacing with community providers; and supervision of social work graduate school interns. The HS/EHS Mental Health Specialist will support best practices throughout the program, maintain records and support compliance in accordance with Head Start and Early Head Start regulations and guidelines. Qualifications Master's Degree or doctorate required in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field Competence in Early Childhood Mental Health NYS licensure required Minimum of 2 years direct experience in a mental health setting providing services Knowledge of Early Head Start Benefits CMCS offers excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cardinal McCloskey Community Services