Family Outreach Specialist

Seacoast Mental Health Center•Portsmouth, NH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Outreach Specialist works within Seacoast Mental Health Center’s Youth & Family Services Department, providing services to children, adolescents, and their families in the Portsmouth location. The role provides therapeutic behavioral supports, family support services, and targeted case management to eligible children and families. Services are delivered in home, school, or community settings. The specialist works as part of a team that includes clinical managers, case managers, therapists, psychiatrists, and others, and collaborates with external supports such as school staff, community supports, DJJS, and DCYF. The position also includes participation in trainings, consultations, and supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or an equivalent field.
Reliable transportation, as community-based services include transporting youth.
Availability for weekday evening hours.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with internal and external supports and work within a team model.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with youth and families.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and families or in mental health or human service settings is recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic behavioral supports, family support services, and targeted case management to eligible children and families.
Deliver services in home, school, or community settings.
Work within a team that includes clinical managers, case managers, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals.
Collaborate with external supports, including school staff, community supports, DJJS, and DCYF.
Participate in trainings, consultations, and supervision.
Transport youth as part of community-based services.