Child Mental Health Manager

Description

*May be located in Jacksonville, Ocala, or Gainesville*

General Description:

The Child Wellness Manager provides leadership, supervision, and strategic oversight of the Child Mental Health Specialist teams in North and Central Florida. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed mental health services that align with Head Start and Early Head Start Performance Standards. The manager supports staff development, ensures compliance, and fosters collaboration across regions to promote the emotional well-being and school readiness of children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Supervision

•  Directly supervise Child Mental Health Specialists in both NFL and CFL regions.
•  Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
•  Facilitate regular team meetings and cross-regional collaboration to align practices and share resources.
•  Support professional development and credentialing pathways, including clinical supervision where applicable

Program Oversight & Compliance

•  Ensure compliance with Head Start/Early Head Start mental health performance standards and ECS policies.
•  Monitor timely completion of screenings, referrals, and follow-up services.
•  Review documentation in Child Plus and other systems for accuracy and completeness.
•  Oversee implementation of mental health consultation models, including the IECMHC consultative stance.

Strategic Planning & Quality Improvement

•  Analyze mental health data to identify trends, service gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
•  Lead the development and implementation of mental health initiatives and goals across both regions.
•  Collaborate with leadership to support PIR data collection, grant reporting, and strategic planning.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

•  Build and maintain partnerships with mental health providers, universities, and community agencies.
•  Represent ECS4Kids in inter-agency meetings, advisory committees, and professional networks.
•  Support the University Practicum Student program and other workforce development initiatives.

(These job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as required.)

Requirements

Qualifications:

•  Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field required.
•  Licensed as LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or eligible for licensure supervision.
•  Minimum 3–5 years of experience in early childhood mental health, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities:

•  Deep understanding of early childhood development, trauma-informed care, and family systems.
•  Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and mental health consultation models.
•  Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities across regions and lead cross-functional teams.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data systems (e.g., Child Plus).

Certifications:

•  Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
•  Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
•  15 hours of annual training (January–December) in topics related to field
•  Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile coverage
•  Satisfactory Driving Record (as outlined in Vehicle Driving Policy)

Environmental Conditions:

•  Works in office, classroom, and community settings.
•  Frequent travel between North and Central Florida regions required.
•  Occasional evening or out-of-town work may be required.

Essential Physical Skills:

•  Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the day.
•  Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment.
•  Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.