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Mental Health Specialist

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services

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#Case Management#Counseling#Mental Health#Social Work#Psychology#Community-Based Services#Clinical Supervision#Head Start
#Early Head Start
#NYS Licensure
#Early Childhood Mental Health
#Dyadic Observation
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$75,000 - $81,000 / YEARPosted 22 hours ago

Location

New York

Salary

$75,000 - $81,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

Provide mental health support, observations, and assessments for infants, toddlers, pregnant women, and families. Offer guidance to staff, conduct trainings, and supervise social work graduate interns while ensuring compliance with Head Start regulations.

Requirements summary

Requires a Master's or Doctorate in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling, along with NYS licensure. Candidates must have at least 2 years of direct mental health experience and competence in Early Childhood Mental Health.

postgraduate degreeCase ManagementAssessmentComplianceStaff TrainingSupervisionScreeningReferralGroup ServicesMental Health SupportProgrammatic SupportEarly Childhood Mental HealthDyadic Observation

Job description

  • Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Makes a Difference!
  • Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives.
  • At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk Children & Families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community-based services.
  • As a Mental Health Specialist, you will be responsible for providing mental health support services to infants, toddlers, pregnant women and families.
  • The HS/EHS Mental Health Specialist will provide a range of services, including individual and dyadic observations of infants, toddlers, parents and/or care givers on site and at home.
  • The HS/EHS Mental Health Specialist will also provide guidance to staff and administrators; screening, assessment and referral; provision of group services; parent and staff trainings; programmatic support; interfacing with community providers; and supervision of social work graduate school interns.
  • The HS/EHS Mental Health Specialist will support best practices throughout the program, maintain records and support compliance in accordance with Head Start and Early Head Start regulations and guidelines..

Requirements

Master's Degree or doctorate required in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field Competence in Early Childhood Mental Health NYS licensure required Minimum of 2 years direct experience in a mental health setting providing services Knowledge of Early Head Start CMCS Offers: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Generous Paid Time Off Flexible Work Schedules Make a Difference Every Day If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a compassionate, dedicated team, apply today and start your journey with CMCS! #HR24S

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Work Schedules

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Cardinal McCloskey Community Services

For over 80 years, Cardinal McCloskey Community Services (CMCS) strives to protect, empower, and promote independence for at-risk youth, children and families, and adults with developmental disabilities.

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
HQValhalla, NY
Founded1946

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Market context

New York mental health roles stay competitive

In New York, Mental Health Specialist roles typically draw steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for candidates with a master’s or doctorate, a NYS license, and direct mental health experience. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both clinical credentials and practical experience, while benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 403(b) can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of direct client care before applying.

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