Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool located in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties and is currently looking for a Mental Health Consultant, serving both parents and staff for Cass and Van Buren county.

Flowers Early Learning was selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation in 2024, and one of the Moody Market Best Places to Work in Southwest Michigan in 2021, for their commitment to employee engagement, feedback, and wellness.

Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive.

About Us: Our impact lasts a lifetime. Flowers Early Learning, formally known as Tri-County Head Start, employees promote social, emotional and physical health in our community by providing high-quality education, health services and more for the families who need us most in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, & life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and assistance in furthering your education.

Other benefits include paid time off, paid vacation time, paid parental leave, paid holidays and breaks, paid weather days, Tuition Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Our wellness committee is dedicated in providing resources that enhance your life outside of work.

Position Summary: The Mental Health Consultant is responsible for the provision and coordination of mental health services for an assigned caseload. The consultant will work with both parents and staff to enhance their awareness and understanding of mental wellness and its impact on children and families. This position aims to improve the ability of staff, families, programs, and systems to prevent, identify, treat and reduce impact of mental health problems among children and their families.

Job Type: Full Time, Program Year, Non-Exempt

Expected Schedule: M-F, 8:00a – 4:30p

Rate of Pay: MA or higher $28.67 /hr

Education Requirement: Minimum- Master of Social Work, with current licensure in the State of Michigan and two years’ experience working with school-age population and families

Qualifications: Proficiency in a variety of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook). Strong organizational skills, problem solving and decision-making.

Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.

Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.