Mental Health Manager

Company: Community Council of Idaho, Inc.
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Regular -Full-TimeExempt/SalaryVacancy -to fill: 1Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Provide leadership in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating systems related to mental health and trauma
• Administer the MSHS Mental Health Plan and services to ensure that eligible children are screened annually and those diagnosed with a disability receive required services and/or are referred to a designated mental health agency
• Ensure social/emotional screening of children when needed
• Coordinate the program with contracted Mental Health Consultants, and other community and service agencies
• Monitor, review and evaluate the Mental Health program area
• Solicit feedback from staff and community and use this feedback to make possible changes and improvements to better serve program clients
• Develop and administer contracts with consultants and community agencies to provide services for designated children, their families, and staff
• Ensure children with mental health concerns & disabilities participate in a full range of activities through modification and accommodation in the classroom
• Perform classroom observation of children, provide feedback and suggestions to staff
• Provide staff leadership, mentoring, and training in Mental Health program area
• Develop and monitor systems to assess childrens social, emotional, health, growth and development
• Track and report student outcomes and work with staff to modify curriculum to meet student needs
• Gain and use knowledge of Conscious Discipline evidence-based and trauma informed curriculum
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze records, reports, documents, reports, and databases
• Develop and implement program area annual budget, including monitoring expenditures
• Represent CC Idaho to the community; include serving on community boards and committees
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
  • Ensure the Mental Health program area meets state, federal and other applicable regulations and standards
  • Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices -Qualifications
    • Required
      • A Baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, family and child support, human relations, counseling, or a related field
      • Three years experience in early childhood or K-12 education
        • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
        • Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state for monitoring and training
        • Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
        • Must pass a background check
        • Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis -
          Preferred

          • Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business settingFirst Aid and CPR certification
          • Advanced degree
          • Program management experience
          • Or equivalent combination of education and experienceRequired Physical Demands
            Is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and armsMust be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Keywords: Community Council of Idaho, Inc., Caldwell , Mental Health Manager, Executive , Caldwell, Idaho