Mental Health Professional

May Institute • West Springfield, MA, United States

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Are you prepared to ignite change and transform lives in the field of special education? Leap into an exciting opportunity as a full-time Mental Health Professional at May Center for Early Intervention in West Springfield, MA.

The Mental Health Professional works under the Early Intervention Program Director as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to children birth to three years of age in a family-centered program.

The Mental Health Professional works directly with the children and their families in the child's natural environment including but not limited to the child's home and / or daycare settings. They coordinate with families, multidisciplinary team members, and outside providers, as appropriate to maximize positive developmental and learning outcomes for children and families served.

Your role in action :

All Mental Health Professionals must meet one of the following criteria :

A minimum of a master's degree from an accredited recognized educational institution in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, or education psychology
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 Service Professionals
A minimum of a master's degree from an accredited recognized educational institute in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field and be "license eligible" for LMFT or LMHC with official written verification by the applicant's accredited educational institution

Technical Skills : Direct Service :

Provide home and community visits to address needs related to the child and family

Participate in assessments including but not limited to the Battelle Developmental Inventory - 3rd edition

Support children and families in participating in activities with neurotypical peers in playgroups in the community

Document all services provided through progress notes

Service Coordination :

Coordinate needed supports identified by the family during Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings

Serve as a liaison between the family and ancillary providers

Ensure that all paperwork is completed in a timely manner

Lead IFSP meetings with participant from the IFSP team

Monitor status of functional outcomes and services provided

Review and modify the IFSP as needed

Review 6-month evaluations in a timely manner

Document each interaction outside of direct service with the child and family through the communication log

Assist in transition planning 6 months prior to each child's third birthday

Submit referrals to the Local Educational Agency (LEA)Attend each child's eligibility determination and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings

Other Responsibilities :

Complete 25 hours per week of billable activities (i.e., direct service, assessment, IFSP meetings)

Participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly staff trainings

Participate in workshops and trainings required by the Department of Public Health (DPH)

Compensation

We recognize and reward your expertise : $75,000

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Mental Health Professional • West Springfield, MA, United States

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