Mental Health and Disabilities Manager

Children's Friend•Providence, RI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Friend is seeking a Mental Health and Disabilities Manager to lead mental health and disabilities services across its Head Start, Early Head Start, and Kids Connect programs. The role combines clinical leadership, staff development, program oversight, and community collaboration to help children and families access the support and services they need. The manager supervises, coaches, and develops clinicians; provides clinical guidance and performance feedback; and supports staff working toward professional licensure. The position oversees service delivery and Kids Connect operations, helps connect children with suspected or identified disabilities to appropriate supports, and collaborates with families, program teams, school districts, Early Intervention programs, and community agencies. It also uses data, reporting, policies, and systems to strengthen service quality and organizational collaboration. The position is based at Children’s Friend sites in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls, Rhode Island. It is full-time, Monday through Friday, with eight-hour shifts, and reports to the Vice President of Programs.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or a related field.
Independent clinical licensure (LICSW).
5–7 years of relevant experience, including program management and staff supervision.
Experience working with at-risk families.
Knowledge of services and supports 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, access to an automobile, and appropriate insurance coverage.
Ability to meet pre-employment background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop a team of clinicians, providing clinical guidance, performance feedback, and support toward professional licensure.
Oversee the delivery of mental health and disabilities services across Head Start, Early Head Start, and Kids Connect.
Help connect children with suspected or identified disabilities to appropriate services, resources, and supports.
Collaborate with families, Head Start teams, school districts, Early Intervention programs, and community agencies to coordinate services and promote positive outcomes.
Support Kids Connect operations, ensure services are delivered appropriately, and maintain compliance with applicable program requirements.
Use data, reporting, policies, and effective systems to strengthen service delivery and improve collaboration across the organization.