Mental Health Assistant

MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT

Salary: ($20.74-$24.02) per hour depending on experience and/or applicable credit hours and certifications; 40 hours per week full time for 52 weeks. Full benefit package included (sick, vacation, personal days, family health, dental plan, retirement, etc.

General Statement of Duties: Assists the Mental Health Coordinator in the planning and delivery of Mental Health services to the GCCARD Head Start Program’s children and families. This includes, but is not limited to classroom observations, training, short-term counseling, crisis management, writing case notes, keeping records, etc.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, with licensure or certification in related field. Prefer experience working with children. Must have excellent oral and written skills and dependable transportation. 

PROCEDURE TO APPLY FOR ABOVE POSITIONS: 

All qualified applicants and eligible in-house applicants can apply online at www.gccardheadstart.com OR come to the GCCARD Head Start office at 711 N. Saginaw St, Suite 206, Flint, MI 48503 to complete an application, submit a resume, transcripts and 3 professional letters of reference OR mail items indicated to the address listed above. A complete official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Must have access to reliable transportation. No copies will be made at this office. Applications will be accepted until January 2, 2026 – 4 pm.