Mental Health Coordinator

The Children's Home Society Of New Jersey - Trenton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Trenton, NJ

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Mental Health Coordinator at The Children's Home Society of New Jersey is responsible for providing mental health services to children aged 0-5 years. This role involves collaborating with community mental health agencies, planning and implementing mental health interventions, and providing education and training to staff and parents. The position requires effective communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to engage with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates a Mental Health Services program, including monitoring and documentation of services provided.
• Assists in the implementation of the Mental Health Service Area Plan and Head Start Policies and Procedures.
• Provides ongoing mental health consultations with families, staff, and children through home and classroom visits.
• Participates in case management team meetings and tracks mental health screenings and referrals.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, LSW required; LCSW preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience working with children aged 0-5 years.
• Experience with ChildPlus data software or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret documents.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with multicultural populations.
• Ability to effectively engage and communicate with community members and groups.