What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional - Early Intervention position at Kennedy-Donovan Center?
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At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances.
About this role:
Our pediatricMental Health Professional role is part of a team of specialists that provide family-centered services that support and enable families to meet their child’s individual needs through education, training, and support. You will work with families in a hybrid of telehealth and in-person sessions to provide services. Our MHP is working with children 0-3 years of age.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
We are looking for a Mental Health Professional who:
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At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances.
About this role:
Our pediatricMental Health Professional role is part of a team of specialists that provide family-centered services that support and enable families to meet their child’s individual needs through education, training, and support. You will work with families in a hybrid of telehealth and in-person sessions to provide services. Our MHP is working with children 0-3 years of age.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
We are looking for a Mental Health Professional who:
- Meet MA Early Intervention Operational Standards in relation to educational and experience requirements.Early Intervention policies | Mass.gov
- Master’s degree in one or more of the following:
- counseling psychology,
- clinical psychology,
- developmental psychology,
- or educational psychology
- ANDmust possess current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals, requiredOR
- Bachelor’s degree, or higher in Social Work AND must possess LCSW or LICSW, required
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, required
- Pediatric experience
- Frequent movement within classroom including but not limitedtokneeling, bending, sitting, lifting, and positioning of students
- Ability to lift 50 pounds alone, 51 pounds with the assistance of another person or adaptive equipment
- Partner with families to identify each child’s strengths and developmental needs
- Together develop an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
- Work closely with a transdisciplinary team on program planning and delivery of services
- Oversee case management and referral services to assigned caseload
- Conduct home visits to provide developmental stimulation, parent training, and support
- Facilitate parent/child and/or child groups
- Complete reports of assessments, progress reports, IFSPs, and discharge summaries
- Maintain appropriate communication with physicians, clinics, and community agencies participating in each child’s care
- Expected to maintain agency and program productivity expectations
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