Mental Health and Disabilities Specialist

4 weeks ago


Newark, United States The Leaguers, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Mental Health/Disabilities Specialist coordinates the mental health and disabilities services to children and families within our Early Head Start/Head Start programs. This individual reports to the Director of Mental Health and Disabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Obtain diagnostic reports and confirmation of disability from appropriate medical or mental health professionals and assist with follow-up. Discuss diagnosis with parents and obtain consent for services.
  • Arranges, coordinates, and monitors all services to disabled children, including contractual and CST services.
  • Assures accurate, complete, and confidential maintenance of all children's records; the forms are up-to-date and comprehensive.
  • Regularly consults with parents and staff on the progress of disability/mental health services provided to eligible children.
  • Observes children and consults with site staff and Mental Health providers to develop appropriate intervention strategies.
  • Actively engages parents and Mental Health Consultants in planning and implementing the individual mental health needs of children and families.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a field related to childhood mental health, child development, or exceptional children (required)
  • A minimum of four (4) years working in an inclusive Early Childhood setting (required)


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