Early Childhood Mental Health Program Manager
$85,000–$95,000 year
On-siteNovato, California, United States
Novato, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$85,000–$95,000 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Lead early childhood mental health initiatives by providing subject-matter expertise, conducting classroom observations, and assessing social-emotional needs to develop individualized support strategies. Coordinate referrals, partner with families and staff to implement trauma-informed practices, and coach teams on restorative and inclusive approaches. Exercise independent judgment to identify trends, recommend program improvements, and ensure alignment with Head Start, CSPP, and CalAIM standards while maintaining rigorous documentation and confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Child Development, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Must hold and maintain an active California professional license as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Clinical Psychologist, or other applicable California-licensed mental health professional
- Must hold an applicable Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Psychology or School Counseling
- Must maintain all licenses, certifications, registrations, and continuing education requirements applicable to the position
- Minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional experience working with young children and families in early childhood mental health, behavioral health, social work, early childhood education, inclusion, or a related setting
- Demonstrated experience assessing and addressing children's social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and mental health needs
- Experience developing and recommending individualized strategies, interventions, and referrals
- Experience providing professional coaching, consultation, reflective practice, training, or professional development to adults
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, program leadership, and community providers
- Advanced knowledge of infants, toddlers, and preschool social-emotional development and early childhood mental health
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, positive behavior intervention and support, restorative practices, inclusion, and family-centered approaches
- Ability to apply professional expertise and exercise independent judgment when evaluating complex child, family, classroom, and program needs
- Ability to translate clinical and mental health knowledge into practical strategies appropriate for early childhood environments
- Strong assessment, observation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to develop professional recommendations based on observation, professional standards, evidence-informed practices, and individual circumstances
- Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and support adults in developing new skills and practices
- Strong case coordination, documentation, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, program sites, cases, projects
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Head Start, Early Head Start, CSPP, or other publicly funded early childhood programs
- Experience coordinating mental health, behavioral health, developmental, or community-based services
- Experience with CalAIM or other integrated behavioral health/care coordination systems
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