Mental Health Specialist
Quick answer
Sheltering Arms is hiring a mid-level Mental Health Specialist in Atlanta, GA, to support teachers and caregivers in preparing children for school readiness, especially those with special needs and concerns.
- Role
- Mental Health Specialist
- Organization
- Sheltering Arms
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Mental Health Specialist will collaborate with other program specialists to improve the quality of care and education across settings. This is a professional position to support teachers, caregivers, and other adults in preparing children ages six weeks through age five for school readiness, especially those with special needs and concerns.
What you'll do
- Establish and maintain ongoing supportive relationships with the center management team staff
- Develop and maintain the developmental screening process
- Provide professional development and technical assistance on planning and facilitating a successful Health Beginning meeting
- Design and implement program practices responsive to the identified behavioral and mental health concerns of children
- Review child assessment data, CLASS scores, and other assessment or evaluation data to identify areas of need for technical assistance
- Plan and carry out regular site visits, classrooms observations, and work groups to assess program needs and planning strategies
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or closely related field
- Five years of experience working with children under age five and their families
- Knowledge of early child development, including an understanding of the concepts and dynamics underlying brain development, family dynamics and the importance of attachment and the child-caregiver interaction
- Knowledge of the Teaching Pyramid Model with the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (SEFEL)
- Familiar with the CLASS scoring system
- Knowledgeable of the Quality Rated System in Georgia, Head Start Performance Standards, National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation system, and Georgia Child Care Licensing
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Atlanta, GA.
What is the compensation range?
The compensation range is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field, and five years of experience working with children under age five and their families.
How do I apply?
To apply, you need to submit your resume and complete the application form on the organization's website.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Sheltering Arms's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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