Mental Health Consultant

Flowers Early Learning • Paw Paw Township, MI

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About The Position

Flowers Early Learning, a preschool serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties, is hiring a Mental Health Consultant to serve classrooms with children ages 0–5. The consultant provides and coordinates mental health services for an assigned caseload and works with parents and staff to increase awareness and understanding of mental wellness and its effects on children and families. The role aims to improve the capacity of staff, families, programs, and systems to prevent, identify, treat, and reduce the impact of mental health problems among children and their families. Under Head Start Program Performance Standards, the consultant must be licensed or work under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional.

This is a full-time, year-round (12-month), hourly, non-exempt position. The expected schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. The stated rate for candidates with a master's degree or higher is $28.85 per hour.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree.
• Current license in the State of Michigan.
• At least two years of experience working with school-age populations and families.
• Must be licensed as a mental health professional or work under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, as required by Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transportation.
• Must complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen with negative results for amphetamines, cannabinoids (including marijuana/THC), cocaine, opiates, and PCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate mental health services for an assigned caseload.
• Work with parents and staff to enhance awareness and understanding of mental wellness and its impact on children and families.
• Help improve the ability of staff, families, programs, and systems to prevent, identify, treat, and reduce the impact of mental health problems among children and their families.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Assistance in furthering education
• Paid time off
• Earned sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays and breaks
• Paid weather days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness committee resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time