Mental Health Consultant

York County Community Action Corp • Sanford, ME

4d • $0 - $35

About The Position

York County Community Action Corp. is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to join their Head Start/Early Head Start Leadership Team. The organization's mission is to ensure that all people in York County thrive by meeting urgent needs, creating opportunities to succeed, promoting well-being, and advocating for just policies and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential that can be maintained throughout employment.
• At least three years of management experience.
• Experience working as a Licensed Social Worker.
• Must successfully pass required background checks, conducted upon hire and at least every five years.
• Must pass the required physical examination.
• Must not have an active record on the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mental health and disabilities services across Head Start and Early Head Start.
• Observe classrooms and provide constructive feedback to support positive classroom management, teaching practices, and social-emotional development.
• Provide consultation and support to Head Start/Early Head Start staff and families.
• Develop and facilitate staff training and in-service workshops related to special education, mental health, and social-emotional development.
• Supervise the Special Education Teacher, including regular supervision, professional feedback, annual performance appraisal, and professional development planning.
• Ensure services comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, licensing standards, and YCCAC policies.
• Ensure IEP/IFSP documentation is current and appropriately maintained in ChildPlus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager