Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician (F&ECE Clinician)
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 Clinician (F&ECE Clinician) 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.
Benefits: Our benefits include but are not limited to:
(offered to full-time and part-time employees)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year
- Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost
- Dental and Vision insurance options
- Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances
- 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)
- Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process
- The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
To learn more about our benefits please visit, https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits
Who we are…
The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.
Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.
The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:
- Mental Health & Wellness
- Community Building
- Family & Early Childhood Education
- Economic Resources
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The Opportunity Alliance is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.
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