Mental Health Specialist

529 Courtlandt Ave, The Bronx, NY 10451, US | Salary | 75000-81000 per year | Full Time

Mental Health Specialist

$75k - $81k

Join a Team Where your Work Truly Makes a Difference.

At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk Children & Families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community-based services.

As a Mental Health Specialist, you will be responsible for providing mental health support services to infants, toddlers, pregnant women and families. The HS / EHS Mental Health Specialist will provide a range of services, including individual and dyadic observations of infants, toddlers, parents and / or care givers on site and at home. The HS / EHS Mental Health Specialist will also provide guidance to staff and administrators; screening, assessment and referral; provision of group services; parent and staff trainings; programmatic support; interfacing with community providers; and supervision of social work graduate school interns. The HS / EHS Mental Health Specialist will support best practices throughout the program, maintain records and support compliance in accordance with Head Start and Early Head Start regulations and guidelines. .

Requirements :

Master's Degree or doctorate required in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Competence in Early Childhood Mental Health

NYS licensure required

Minimum of 2 years direct experience in a mental health setting providing services

Knowledge of Early Head Start

CMCS offers excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules.

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