Cornerstones of Care
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Salary
$58,000 - $64,000 / YEAR
Provide direct mental health support, individual and family interventions, and case management to students and families in an early education setting. Consult with school staff to implement trauma-informed care and positive behavior supports within the classroom.
Requires a bachelor's degree in human behavioral science with specific coursework in child development or therapeutic techniques. A master's degree and professional licensure in social work or counseling are preferred.
$58,000-$64,000 Bonus: $4600 ($2000 Sign-on bonus will be paid on your first paycheck and the $2600 Retention bonus will be paid after 12 months of service.) Your role will be a part of an interdisciplinary and interagency team. The Mental Health Provider will support students and families in their assigned location to address personal, emotional, and social problems that interfere with development and school success. Additionally, it will provide individual, family, group interventions and/or wrap-around case management support in addition to crisis management as indicated. This position will consult with and provide professional development to school team members and parents to increase knowledge of trauma-informed interventions in the school setting to enhance understanding of trauma-informed care. One method of education of trauma-informed care is through the Conscious Discipline model that utilizes observation and assessment of the child as a tool to support both teachers and parents. Play therapy will be an additional modality used. This position is a full-time, twelve (12) month position per year in which the hours will be assigned by the early childhood center. Some in-home and after-hours work may be required to meet the needs of families. As a member of the Outpatient team, you will work with other team members and report to our Clinical Manager- Early Education. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Provide direct mental health (individual and family), groups, case management, and if licensed at the master level, therapeutic support to students and families experiencing social and emotional problems as indicated by assessed needs. Perform intakes and thorough assessments. Engage children in utilizing social emotional strategies to regain a regulated state and reintegrate them into their classroom activity when regulation has occurred. Support children in the classroom with social emotional strategies, regulation, safety, connection and executive functioning skills. Implement positive behavior support and skill building through a trauma informed lens with regulated children on caseload within their classroom environment. WHAT YOU WILL BRING: Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and the following: Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or as a licensed professional counselor, preferred. Professional License, preferred. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral science which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter hours either in development of human behavior, child development, family intervention techniques, diagnostic measures, or therapeutic techniques, such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, and child development. Familiar with implications of trauma, attachment and diversity. At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screening A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.
Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas: Youth & Family Support – We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful. Foster Care & Adoption – We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care. Education & Community Trainings – We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students’ behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community. CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS: Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose. Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills. Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills. Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management. Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority. Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships. Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future. OUR WIDE STATEMENT: At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do; every team member feels empowered to authentically contribute to their fullest potential. We hold a collective commitment to WIDE (welcoming, inclusion, diversity, and equity) that will drive us forward as a stronger organization. OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT: We partner for safe and healthy communities. We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated. We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status. We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity. We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization. We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices. OUR BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision) Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts) Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life) Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match Pet Insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement program Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team - Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide. Questions? Please contact: Cornerstones of Care, People Experience Team 8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114 Phone: (816) 508-3500 Fax: (816) 508-1757 Like us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/cornerstonescareers Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications
Market context
In Missouri, early education mental health provider roles are often shaped by demand for child-focused support in classrooms and family settings. These positions are competitive because employers commonly prefer candidates with a bachelor’s in human behavioral science plus child development or therapeutic coursework, and may favor a master’s degree with social work or counseling licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your coursework and licensure fit before applying.
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