Mental Health Specialist

AVANCE San Antonio Inc•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Mental Health & Wellness Manager in the oversight of Mental Health (MH) services to EHS/HS children and families to ensure that quality services are delivered in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and all applicable federal, state, local and agency policies rules and regulations. In addition, this position will assist in scheduling and coordinating training, and cross-program trainings.

Requirements

Associate degree in Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
A minimum of one (1) year working with high-risk families and children ages 0-5 years old, or in an office, social service program offering health, and social services to the community.
Awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues on local community practices.
Extensive knowledge of resources in the health community and public relations.
Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Proficiency in MS Office software applications with advance skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Spanish fluency.
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, and donors.
Emotional maturity.
Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to be extremely effective independently with the capability of managing numerous simultaneous projects.
Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Strong analytical, presentation, verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to travel to various training sessions.
Must have dependable transportation daily, valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, San Antonio, Inc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, or a related field.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with high-risk families and children ages 0-5 years old.

Responsibilities

Promotes and models the organization’s Core Values.
Shares in the knowledge of health policies and practices to include confidentiality of all families.
With the guidance of the supervisor will communicate information with families about mental health resources and referrals.
Assists with searching mental health topics, trends in the field, as well as data on children and families in the program.
Has access to review participant files to discuss with supervisor in delivering on-time services. Assists in the approved lesson plan, to include preparing materials, supplies, handouts, props for mental health activities, day-to-day classroom engagement, and group work activities with families and staff.
Schedules consultations and observations with children and parents for the Mental Health and Wellness Manager.
Serves as a liaison for appropriate delivery of services in the community, and outreach.
Assists Mental Health and Wellness Manager in staff and parent trainings.
Calls, confirms, follow-ups and contacts families and staff utilizing various methods of communication.
Assists the manager in advocating with the community for appropriate services for children and families with mental health needs.
Coordinates between program staff and the Mental Health and Wellness Manager that all components of EHS/HS are appropriately involved in the integration of children with behavioral and/or mental health needs and their parents.
Generates and submits accurate reports in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.