Mental Health Consultant-

Flowers Early Learning•Watervliet, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool with locations throughout Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties and currently has an opening for an Mental Health Consultant, serving classrooms with children ages 0-5 years old. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness. Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive. Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Requirements

Master of Social Work, with a current license in the State of Michigan
Minimum two years’ experience working with school-age population and families.
Must be 18 years of age
Possess a valid driver’s license
Possess own reliable transportation
Complete a physical examination
Complete a comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check
Complete pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP).

Nice To Haves

Under Head Start Program Performance Standards (1302.91(e)(8)(ii) Mental Health Consultants must be licensed, or work under the supervision, of a licensed mental health professional.

Responsibilities

Provision and coordination of mental health services for an assigned caseload.
Work with both parents and staff to enhance their awareness and understanding of mental wellness and its impact on children and families.
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.