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Save the Children US · 1 day ago

Advisor, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) – U.S. Emergencies (P3)

Fairfield, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $103K/yr

5+ years exp

Save the Children is a global organization dedicated to improving children's lives and rights. The Advisor for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) will provide technical guidance, program design leadership, and capacity building for psychosocial interventions in U.S. emergency contexts, ensuring that programs are evidence-based and responsive to community needs.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and revision of core MHPSS program models, ensuring alignment with latest research, best practices, and community needs

Support the adaptation of domestic and international Save the Children program content to fit the needs of multiple age groups and cultural needs by integrating the latest evidence and trauma-informed practices

Lead revisions of Helping Children Cope with Disasters and Psychological First Aid for Children and Caregivers for use in post-disaster community interventions

Serve as the technical lead in Save the Children’s coalition for Safe Spaces for Children

Ensure all programs are culturally and contextually appropriate, evidence-based, and tailored to community insights

Develop and maintain program guidance, tools, and resources that strengthen program quality and consistency

Deliver MHPSS training content for implementation partners, state teams, and surge staff, grounded in the latest research and evidence-based practices

Provide ongoing mentoring, technical support, and practical guidance to strengthen staff and partner confidence in implementing psychosocial interventions

Deploy within 72 hours' notice to disaster-affected areas for up to three weeks, to participate in rapid needs assessments and provide technical guidance on MHPSS priorities

Lead on the MHPSS desk assessment to identify community partners impacted by disaster

Support partner and staff training on MHPSS program implementation and safeguarding during response operations

Collaborate with the operations team to identify partners for Gifts in Kind and other items for distribution to identified partners

Support response and recovery teams in developing realistic and achievable MHPSS implementation plans

Support the implementation of current grants, including a research grant from the National Institute of Health that is active through May, 2026

Lead technical assistance and support to existing and future community partners implementing MHPSS programming for adults and children. This includes

Leading trainings with community partners

Identifying partners for training of trainers to continue local implementation

Supporting and monitoring local implementation plans

Ensuring proper data collection for all trainings and programs

Analysis of programmatic data and reporting back to partners

Lead the subgrating process for community partners, utilizing a Salesforce platform

Monitor and support partner subgrant spend, ensuring timely use of funds and adherence to program reach goals

Lead development of final donor program reports

Collect and compile impact stories and qualitative data from implementing partners

Partner with MERL to analyze overall program reach and outcome data

Ensure all deliverables, outputs, and learning are captured and reflected in final reporting and donor communications

Contribute technical content to new funding proposals

Qualification

Psychosocial programmingTrauma-informed interventionsCommunity-based programsGrant managementMS Office proficiencyTrainingAnalytical skillsFacilitationNetworking skillsSpanish fluencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, public health, child development, or related field or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience in psychosocial or mental health programming, including work in emergency or disaster contexts

Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed and child-centered psychosocial interventions

Proven experience designing, implementing, and evaluating community-based or school-based PSS programs

Demonstrated training and facilitation skills with partners and field teams

Proven analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Experience managing donor grants, reporting, and partner relationships

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and travel on short notice for deployments

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

Valid US Drivers License

Professional proficiency in MS Office suite

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred

Fluency in written and spoken Spanish

Advanced understanding of MHPSS in emergencies and child well-being

Ability to adapt existing solutions to complex and evolving challenges

Ability to present to large groups (formally and informally) and to build and maintain professional networks

Benefits

Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and hybrid working opportunities

Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits

Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees

Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)

Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events

Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services

Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships

Company

Save the Children US

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Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world.

Founded in 1932

Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees