Are you prepared to ignite change and transform lives in the field of special education? Leap into an exciting opportunity as a full-time Mental Health Professional at May Center for Early Intervention in West Springfield, MA.
The Mental Health Professional works under the Early Intervention Program Director as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to children birth to three years of age in a family-centered program.
The Mental Health Professional works directly with the children and their families in the child’s natural environment including but not limited to the child’s home and/or daycare settings. They coordinate with families, multidisciplinary team members, and outside providers, as appropriate to maximize positive developmental and learning outcomes for children and families served.

Your role in action:
All Mental Health Professionals must meet one of the following criteria:

• A minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited recognized educational institution in counseling psychology, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, or education psychology
• Current licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) by the Massachusetts Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Service Professionals
• A minimum of a master’s degree from an accredited recognized educational institute in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field and be “license eligible” for LMFT or LMHC with official written verification by the applicant’s accredited educational institution

• Provide home and community visits to address needs related to the child and family
• Participate in assessments including but not limited to the Battelle Developmental Inventory – 3rd edition
• Support children and families in participating in activities with neurotypical peers in playgroups in the community
• Document all services provided through progress notes

• Coordinate needed supports identified by the family during Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings
• Serve as a liaison between the family and ancillary providers
• Ensure that all paperwork is completed in a timely manner
• Lead IFSP meetings with participant from the IFSP team
• Monitor status of functional outcomes and services provided
• Review and modify the IFSP as needed
• Review 6-month evaluations in a timely manner
• Document each interaction outside of direct service with the child and family through the communication log
• Assist in transition planning 6 months prior to each child’s third birthday
• Submit referrals to the Local Educational Agency (LEA)Attend each child’s eligibility determination and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings

• Complete 25 hours per week of billable activities (i.e., direct service, assessment, IFSP meetings)
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly staff trainings
• Participate in workshops and trainings required by the Department of Public Health (DPH)