EARL Learning Mental Health Manager

(#EARLY
004891) Early Learning Mental Health Manager

Recruitment began on February 10, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 13, 2026

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word.
COMMUNITY
! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are now hiring for a full-time Mental Health Manager to join our Early Childhood team located at our DuPage office.

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for first time employees with MFS! ($1,500 on the first paycheck and $1,500 after 6 months of employment).

SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $70,000 and $75,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of the ECE Early Learning Mental Health content area.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the ECE Mental Health content area including on a regular basis, provide ongoing monitoring, tracking, follow up, and analysis of the mental health content program standards and services.
• Provides clinical supervision to counselors/social workers seeking clinical licensure. Provides reflective supervision to all Early Learning Mental Health Specialist.
• Is responsible for implementation of policies, procedures, and standards relevant to Early Head Start, Head Start, Preschool for All and Prevention Initiative programs (EHS/HS/PFA/PI) as they relate to Mental Health and Wellness.
• Works with Early Learning program staff to implement, support, and ensure fidelity of the social-emotional framework/curriculum (i.e., Pyramid Model).
• Serves on committees related to the social-emotional framework/curriculum.
• Identify and create training and professional development opportunities to better support individualized learning and improve teaching practices in the mental health domain. Utilize specialized training to provide additional professional development opportunities for staff.
• Identify and create trainings and workshops for families enrolled in the Early Learning program to promote mental health.
• Train all staff on Mental Health Content area, including providing onboarding training to all Early Learning new hires.
• Assist in the implementation of policies to limit suspension and prohibit expulsion Develop the mental health content area’s annual continuous quality improvement plan.
• Observe children and provide feedback regarding teacher practices to teaching staff, as well as to the Education Coach, Family Support Worker, and Site Supervisor.
• Engages in multidisciplinary team meetings and consultations.
• Performs biopsychosocial assessments as assigned as needed.
• Provides a full range of case management, counseling, and related services to Early Learning participants as needed.
• In collaboration with Human Resources, program supervisors and site team, assists with developing and maintaining a staff wellness plan, including activities/events that are specific to their needs to ensure staffs well-being is a priority and acknowledged throughout the year.
• Develops and maintains contacts with community groups relating to program needs.
• Assist with cross collaboration with other content area specialists and partners in implementing Program Services.
• Works collaboratively with other program supervisors to carry out program goals.
• Responsible for maintaining quality and quantity of services. Keeps abreast of client service needs and participates in planning for them.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Assure all sites adhere to strictest standards of health and safety.
• Provides active supervision to ensure the safety of Head Start/Early Head Start children while in the…