Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW/LMSW/LMFT/LMHC) - Collaborative Environment

An Early Head Start program is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW/LMSW/LMFT/LMHC).

About the Opportunity:

• Schedule: M-F
• Hours: 8:30am - 2:30pm (can work until 4:30pm if extra hours needed)
• Setting: School / Early Head Start Program
• Reports to: Senior Administrative Director of FCP/Head Start Director

Responsibilities:

• Provide mental health services for our Early Childhood and Head Start partnering agencies.
• The consultant will provide clinical services oversight to families experiencing complex behavioral health challenges in the Head Start centers.
• Emphasis is on providing a whole-person approach to care and addressing physical and behavioral health.
• Observe children and classroom environments and provide teachers with strategies to support students.
• Review Developmental Screening results to make necessary internal and external special education and mental health referrals as necessary.
• Ensure annual age appropriate social-emotional and development health screenings using evidence-based tools.
• Document case notes
• Provide parent workshops, as requested by the program.
• Coordinate the development of a classroom behavior plan/informal Individual Education Plan for children with disabilities in conjunction with qualified professionals such as the child's teacher, parent/guardian, and other staff members as needed
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings such as Nutritionist, Nurse and other NY State Health Professionals
• Provide short-term counseling to staff and parents/caregivers and make referrals for additional services.
• Promote school readiness, individualization, and inclusion for children with disabilities by providing technical support, coaching/mentoring and ongoing training.
• Submits referrals to community resources using the program referral procedures.
• Deliver Professional Development on a variety of related topics.
• Utilize software and all other systems for all record keeping and documentation purposes relevant to your role.
• Provide other services as required by the program.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
• Hold appropriate N.Y.S Certifications and regulations.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and health.
• Familiarity with Head Start Program Performance Standards and relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., ACS, ACF, UPK, DOHMH).

Desired Skills:

• 2 years of direct experience in the mental health field.
• Strong interpersonal and computer skills, with effective oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt to diverse cultural backgrounds within the service area.
• Bilingual Bengali/Urdu/Spanish - they have translators.