Community Mental Wellness Consultant

Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio•Canton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Community Mental Wellness Consultant to address the growing need for mental and behavioral health care for children in the community. This role involves providing emotional and behavioral health support to children, youth, and families, working collaboratively with a network of mental health professionals, community partners, and school staff. The organization aims to create a positive environment where children and families can find health, hope, and happiness. They are recognized as an innovative therapeutic mental health program and a Top Workplace in Stark County, offering a compassionate, supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of college in Child Development or Psychology; bachelor's degree with licensure preferred (RA, OCPSA, OCPS-I, OCPS-II, LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, Nursing, Ohio issued teaching license)
Minimum of two years of experience working with families, children, adolescents and/or community serving agencies.
Strong communication skills with both children and adults.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Culturally competent and willing to work with diverse populations.
Pursue prevention credentials and ECMHC as requested by Prevention Program Manager.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive interventions with families, children, and the community.
Implement strength-based resiliency and skill-building curriculum for indicated and/or selected populations in early childhood programs, schools, and/or caregivers, including the use of puppets.
Provide consultation regarding mental wellness and behavior intervention services.
Develop and run parent-child events to support social/emotional development and parent education around behavior management, resiliency and AoD prevention.
Provide parent consultations and strengthen parent involvement.
Coach parents/caregivers to address specific needs of the child using evidence-based parenting models, including but not limited to Triple P: Positive Parenting Program.
Promote a climate that fosters resiliency and positive social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Attend collaborative team meetings to create positive change within the community.
Maintain accurate records of service delivery and ensure timely completion of paperwork.
Document services consistent with program requirements and submit regular programmatic and other reports as requested.
Develop rapport with local social service partners and community resources.
Actively engage with family and child-serving systems, including attending community meetings.
Provide coordination and referral to community services, as needed.
Act as an advocate for children, their families, and the mental wellness of the community.
Attend required train-the-trainer sessions/trainings within the first two offerings available, which may require travel within the state of Ohio. Trainings include but are not limited to Triple P, Transition to Independence Process Model, Motivational Interviewing, Strengthening Families Framework, LifeSkills, CAST, Too Good, Incredible Years, Ohio Consultation Model, Devereux assessments, and others as instructed by the Prevention Program Manager.
Provide Groups related to the curriculums listed above.
Attend continuing education opportunities to obtain and/or maintain professional credentials, licenses, and certifications as directed.
Participate in professional supervision and training activities.
Perform other duties as required.
Serve as the point of contact for assigned community-serving agencies.
Represent the program at the national and local trainings and meetings.