Mental Health Preschool Specialist (Pittsburg, CA)

Position: Children's Mental Health Specialist
Location: Pittsburg, CA
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 2:30pm (32.5 paid hours/week) 
Compensation: $25 per hour + plus great benefits!

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan,
• Employee Discount program for restaurants, shopping, travel.. even Disneyland!
• Paid vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid "holiday" on the employee's birthday.
• Accrue 2 weeks Vacation during your first year. Vacation accrual rates will increase with years of service!

About the Position:
Join our team at VistAbility as a Children’s Mental Health Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in supporting children who have experienced trauma, abuse, and loss, as well as those who need extra help with social skills, self-regulation, and impulse control. This position is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a nurturing, therapeutic preschool environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead classes designed to support children’s emotional and developmental growth.
• Assist children with goals outlined in their MediCal Problem Lists.
• Plan and implement daily activities including class time, music, and meals.
• Maintain close communication with parents and caregivers, offering strategies to support children at home.
• Write daily MediCal progress notes and supervise the Children’s Mental Health Assistant.
• Advocate for children and serve as a positive role model.
• Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or higher; experience in a mental health setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of how trauma and abuse affect young children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Must meet state health and safety requirements and hold a valid CA Driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and assist with children’s physical needs.
• Must have the stamina and agility to manage physical activities such as bending, squatting, and responding to emergencies.

Program: Lynn Center
This is a full time position