Mental Health Systems Specialist

Position Description

The Mental Health Systems Specialist (MHSS) serves on a SAHMSA-funded grant, Project LAUNCH; the grant’s goal is to promote resilience and emotional health for children, youth and their families by building the capacity of adult caregivers of young children, prevention of mental and behavioral disorders, and early intervention in identifying behavioral concerns. The position is responsible for facilitating action steps that accomplish the goals and objectives associated with required activities set forth in the project narrative under the direction of the Project Director. The Mental Health Systems Specialist also serves as a member of the Training & Resources (TR); Screening, Assessment, and Referral (SAR); Targeted Supports (TS); and Systems & Stigma (S&S) teams. The MHSS also supports a variety of activities around administrative and clinical alignment, program effectiveness, creation of resources/tools, outreach efforts in support of clinical partnerships, and quality initiatives in conjunction with the Chief Clinical Officer.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the Training & Resources Team supporting the creation of training plans and materials for physical health providers, parents, guardians, schools and daycare providers on the early detection of child and parent behavioral health needs, building resources, and referral pathways.
• Serves as a member of the Screening, Assessment, & Referral Team supporting the creation of processes for more standardized screening, monitoring and response efforts related to Social Determinants of Health for the child and family, including identification of barriers that impact wellness, access, engagement and treatment outcomes.
• Serves as a member of the Targeted Supports Team supporting activities such as: coordinating a consultation model; providing Technical Advisory Support in your area of specialization; participating in performance improvement efforts in service delivery and consultation for educators and childcare staff to promote optimal learning environments and the early identification of social, emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Support Chief Clinical Officer in activities targeting clinical quality and program alignment across the behavioral health service line, and in ensuring all clinical programs are equipped with appropriate resources and training.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or certification in a behavioral health discipline (social work, counseling, psychology or a related mental health field).
• Three (3) years of direct care experience working in a behavioral health related position.
• Five (5) years experience providing direct services or oversight of services for young children, adults, and/or families with a focus on use of evidence-based direct intervention methods and consultation is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Efficient organization and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to fulfilling obligations.
• Collaborative approach and personal commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities and detailed work with a high degree initiative, independent judgment, and accuracy.
• Commitment to actions that are recovery focused, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and equity based.