What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health and Wellness Specialist position at Holyoke Headstart?
A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Serving children and families since 1965.
SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00
Deadline for Applications: January 31, 2026, or until position is filled.
Mental Health and Wellness Specialist
The Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator will be responsible to support a program-wide culture that promotes mental health and wellness, social and emotional well-being and overall health and safety. Provide leadership and expertise in the areas of mental health, trauma-informed and responsive care, behavioral support, and mental health related community activities and collaborations. Provide the highest level of care and supervision for our clinical team. Responsible for overseeing mental health policies and procedures, grant administration, program budget, consultant contracts and community collaborations, and continuous quality improvement within the mental health program area.
Education and Licensure Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- License (LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC) required.
Experience Requirements
- Three (3) years of related experience required.
- Two (2) years in a management position with a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience required.
Qualities and Skills
- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Sensitivity to and a working knowledge of the needs of low-income, culturally diverse, at-risk families.
- Candidates must possess effective communication skills, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a diverse workplace.
- Ability to network and effectively communicate the benefits of a Head Start experience to prospective families, community leaders, and agencies.
- Computer Literacy: Word Processing and Database skills.
- Ability and willingness to work as a team member.
- Ability to maintain and adhere to boundary guidelines.
- Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A the Mental Health and Wellness Specialist is a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.
Starting Pay: $3,124 bi-weekly ($81,224 annually)
Schedule: Full-time (exempt position)
Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week)
- Birthday off with pay
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick, personal, vacation days
- 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health & dental insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Embedded Professional Development
- Career-Growth Coaching & Support
- In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work
EOE/AA
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.