Behavioral Health Manager

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Behavioral Health Manager ensures that the Child Mental Health performance standards are met in Head Start.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the delivery, tracking and reporting of outcomes of HeadStart Child Mental Health performance standards.
• Provide training, support, and supervision to Child Mental Health Specialist and Behavior Intervention Specialists.
• Track Domestic Violence Reporting group and coordinate follow-up as needed, including safety planning.
• Track Specialist Support Requests and coordinate follow-up as needed, including individualized case management.
• Establish and implement policies and procedures that comply and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of child mental health and behavioral services.
• Utilize information obtained from developmental screenings, observations, evaluations, and parent input to design a program that meets the mental health and behavioral needs and individual needs of children.
• Track social emotional screenings to ensure completion within 45 days of the child’s enrollment into the program; ensure follow-up is provided as needed.
• Ensure Child Mental Health Specialists and Behavior Intervention Specialists have a consistent schedule for center-visits, classroom support, home-based support, and parent consultation.
• Ensure compliant documentation for children with identified mental health and behavioral concerns including consent, referrals, behavior plans, and activities for teaching staff.
• Ensure compliant documentation in Child Plus for children with identified mental health and behavioral concerns including observations, transactions, and required documentation.
• Monitor monthly reports for Child Mental Health Specialist and Behavior Intervention Specialists to ensure accuracy.
• Remain informed of relevant information related to the safety and well-being of children and families while maintaining compliance with ECS’s policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Family Services department to ensure quality mental health and behavior support is available to families as needed.
• Work closely with the Education department to ensure classroom teaching staff are adequately supported to best serve children with mental health and behavioral concerns.
• Track program supplies and social emotional materials; place orders for supplies as needed and in accordance with the budget.
• Track and monitor contracts with community partners; renew as needed.
• Collaborate with community partners and resources to establish new mental health and behavior intervention contracts and agreements.
• Assist with the implementation of the University Practicum Student program within the Head Start programs.
• Coordinate with Health and Nutrition Services Manager to coordinate case management and file reviews for all centers on caseload.
• Assist Health and Nutrition Services Manager and Family Services department in coordinating summer screenings.
• Coordinate mental health and behavior intervention trainings throughout the year and during preservice training.
• Work with Health Services Manager to coordinate Health and Mental Health Service Advisory Committee meetings.
• Ensure Child Mental Health Specialists are up to date on required trainings and certifications related to licensing.
• Assist in mental health initiatives within the agency.
• Ensure accurate PIR data is maintained as it relates to health.
  
  

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

• This position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Licensed Mental Health Professional with a minimum of three years clinical work experience; knowledge of serving young children and their families highly preferred*consideration will be given to candidates who are eligible for licensing and hold a current intern license in the state of Florida and a development plan in place to obtain
• Minimum of three to five years of experience working with children 0 – 5 years old; classroom experience highly preferred
• Management and clinical supervision experience highly preferred
• Experience in working with early intervention, applied behavior analysis, and disabilities services
• Work experience with vulnerable populations (i.e. families experiencing homeless, living below poverty guidelines, children in foster care)
  
  

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of sociology, child growth & development, mental health theory & practice, human behavior/social environment, psychology, research methods
• Knowledge of effective methods to improve a child’s emotional stability
• Knowledge in working with early intervention and disabilities services
• Knowledge of social services available to link families with appropriate agencies
• Ability to build and maintain good human relations with staff and parents
• Ability to work with the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to perform tasks with little direct supervision
• Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
• Commitment to strengthen families but with ultimate commitment to the well-being of the child
• Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products at an intermediate to advanced level
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in fast-paced environment
  
  

CERTIFICATIONS:

• License in Mental Health, Social Work, related field, or eligible for licensure
• Valid driver’s license
• Complete 15 hours of in-service / professional development training hours each fiscal year (July-June)
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works in early childhood classroom and office settings
• Local travel to multiple sites is required
• Includes nights and weekend work and some out-of-town travel
  
  

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Typical Physical & Mental Demands: Requires prolonged sitting with some bending, stooping and stretching, and eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, calculator and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to communicate with clients and staff.
  
  

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

Salary Description

$70,000-72,144