Director of Mental Health

Are you an enthusiastic, licensed clinician looking to lead transformative mental health and developmental programs for young children aged 0-5? Join We Care Services for Children as our Director of Mental Health and make a lasting impact on families in need.

We Care Services for Children (We Care) is seeking a Director of Mental Health to oversee all mental health programs for children aged 0-5. Our programs include therapy, mental health consultation, wraparound, and school-based inclusion primarily for children from lower-income families. As Director, you will manage a large clinical staff and ensure high quality and effectiveness of services. The Director also determines operating policies and practices, and builds strong partnerships with funding and contracting agencies. This position reports to the Executive Director, and is a full-time, hybrid position based in Concord. CA. Starting pay is $110,000 - $125,000 with excellent benefits.

Summary of Qualifications:

1. California licensure as an LCSW, MFT, or Psychologist;
2. Experience managing a mental health program - preferably serving children ages 0-5;
3. Enthusiastic interest in supporting the mission of We Care Services for Children;
4. Demonstrated supervisory skills with a strong commitment to collaboration and Reflective Supervision;
5. Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate effectively and relate congenially with stakeholders, parents, children, clinic staff and providers, and community referral representatives;
6. Thorough knowledge of the pediatric mental health system and commitment to its standards, including patient/client confidentiality, mandated reporting requirements, and QA standards and procedures;
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with different components of the mental health system;
8. Demonstrated leadership skills as a self-starter and organizational problem-solver who leads by example. Strong commitment to the quality and reliability of personal work, effective internal communication, follow-through, and routinely managing multiple priorities;
9. Computer proficiency, including intermediate to advanced computer skills with Google Docs, MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, and familiarity with EHR.
10. Must pass physical exam and health screen with TB test; fingerprint clearance and background check; and must maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR.

Working at We Care:

We Care employees enjoy a supportive team environment with emphasis on self-care, reflective supervision, individual and group support for clinical work. The Director of Mental Heatlh is a full-time, salaried hybrid position, requiring 3 days/week in the Concord office. Benefits include:

• 100% paid employee medical benefit plan options;
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life and dental insurance;
• 403-B retirement plan;
• 15 days paid vacation accrual;
• 12 paid holidays;
• 12 days paid sick accrual;
• Opportunities for professional development in areas of passion and in topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young children and their families.

About Us:

We Care is a $4M nonprofit found in 1962. We provide through targeted, compassionate, and effective early intervention services for children aged 0-5 and their families. We address the unique mental health, developmental, and educational needs of disadvantaged children up to age 5 through an array of effective, research-based therapies. We Care helps the most vulnerable children in our community reach their full potential, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.

To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We Care is working exclusively with Castlerock Consulting, specialists in nonprofit recruiting.