Mental Health Services Manager

Mental Health Services Manager

The Mental Health Services Manager supports and provides the expertise to ensure quality social/emotional development services are delivered to children and families. The Mental Health Services Manager assists staff in supporting children/families with special social and emotional needs through use of observation, accompaniment, recommendations, and use of Swivl video technology. The Manager supervises the Integrated Support Specialists and the Social Emotional Specialists and provides oversight of implementing reflective practice and trauma informed care practices in preschool programs. The Manager also assists in agency planning and in promoting positive social and emotional development activities and training for children, families, and staff.

Position Specific Details: Hours: 40 hours/week Status Full Year Location: Red Arrow, 2096 Red Arrow Trail, Fitchburg, WI

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Licensed or ability to become a Licensed Mental Health professional within two years of hire required
• Master's degree in a mental health related field required
• Experience providing for the mental health services of low-income children and families
• Knowledge of treatment strategies in the areas of neuroscience and trauma informed capacities with children and family crisis intervention
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and training skills
• Knowledge and ability to keep up-to-date on State/Federal regulations and Head Start performance standards and practices
• Embodies and perpetuates a growth mindset
• Ability to embrace and adapt to an innovative and dynamic workplace culture
• Exemplify superior Emotional Intelligence capacities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required; must be highly self-motivated and self-directed
• Effective communication and information dissemination skills

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.