The Opportunity Alliance
Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician
The Opportunity Alliance, Bangor, Maine, us, 04401
*Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician (F&ECE Clinician) *
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
*Head Start*
The Opportunity Alliance is looking to add another Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician (F&ECE Clinician) to its Head Start/Early Head Start team.
Early Childhood Mental Health Clinicians (F&ECE Clinicians) offer Mental Health Services and Support, *at no cost to families*, to any families enrolled in TOA’s HeadStart and/or Early HeadStart program, 3 local Community Based childcare programs and soon to add Family Childcare homes. These services are offered under a Children’s Outpatient License
Our full time, licensed clinical counselors and social workers are fully embedded in the Family Services teams and provide a variety of Mental Health services and consultations. Clinicians are part of Early Childhood Teams and work in concert with teachers, special educators, family advocates and parents. Mental health clinicians work closely with families and children to identify individual goals and then develop a plan for meeting these goals. Clinicians are also available to provide parenting consultation to families and support to classroom teachers and family visiting staff as well.
*Schedule*: Salary/exempt. Monday/Friday 8-4/some occasional evening work
*Location*: Cumberland County. Most sites in greater Portland however there is one classroom in Bridgton.
*Qualifications:** Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related degree, along with 3 yrs experience serving children and families in a social service field required.* Maine Licensure at the LMSW-CC or LCPC conditional is required.* Experience with Play Therapy required. Experience with Parent-Child Psychotherapy preferred.* Ability to deal with crisis situations, while maintaining a calm and calming presence with staff and clients.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively required.* Ability to work flexible hours including evenings required.* Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and email is required.* Contracts that have Rider D: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.* Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.* If residential or ECE employee must be able to pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.* ECE must be current on MMR and TDAP immunizations* Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.* Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to the agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:* Cumberland County, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
*Head Start*
The Opportunity Alliance is looking to add another Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician (F&ECE Clinician) to its Head Start/Early Head Start team.
Early Childhood Mental Health Clinicians (F&ECE Clinicians) offer Mental Health Services and Support, *at no cost to families*, to any families enrolled in TOA’s HeadStart and/or Early HeadStart program, 3 local Community Based childcare programs and soon to add Family Childcare homes. These services are offered under a Children’s Outpatient License
Our full time, licensed clinical counselors and social workers are fully embedded in the Family Services teams and provide a variety of Mental Health services and consultations. Clinicians are part of Early Childhood Teams and work in concert with teachers, special educators, family advocates and parents. Mental health clinicians work closely with families and children to identify individual goals and then develop a plan for meeting these goals. Clinicians are also available to provide parenting consultation to families and support to classroom teachers and family visiting staff as well.
*Schedule*: Salary/exempt. Monday/Friday 8-4/some occasional evening work
*Location*: Cumberland County. Most sites in greater Portland however there is one classroom in Bridgton.
*Qualifications:** Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related degree, along with 3 yrs experience serving children and families in a social service field required.* Maine Licensure at the LMSW-CC or LCPC conditional is required.* Experience with Play Therapy required. Experience with Parent-Child Psychotherapy preferred.* Ability to deal with crisis situations, while maintaining a calm and calming presence with staff and clients.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively required.* Ability to work flexible hours including evenings required.* Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and email is required.* Contracts that have Rider D: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.* Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.* If residential or ECE employee must be able to pass pre-employment physical and TB screen.* ECE must be current on MMR and TDAP immunizations* Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.* Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients or driving to the agency location to complete work. A good driving record is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:* Cumberland County, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person