Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant provides support to the Head Start program team in identifying and securing the needed support for families of children experiencing mental health challenges.
- Join our dedicated team as an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist, where you will play a vital role in supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of young children and their families.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will work in a nurturing environment that values innovation, compassion, and professional growth.
- Be part of a community that is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our youngest members.
- Provides expertise to the program through observations, assessments, and consultative support.
- Provides intervention for children and families that will promote social and emotional development using evidenced based models.
- Adhere to an evidenced-based social work model, principles, and practices.
- Provide on-site staff consultation.
- Meet with Head Start staff members to build understanding and capacity to identify and support children with behavioral and mental health concerns.
- Assist Early Learning team to develop appropriate behavioral strategies to support children with challenging behaviors in the classroom. Conduct classroom, center-based, and Home-based (for Home-based children only) child observations to assess individual needs of children as well as the overall classroom environment, assess interpersonal interactions and determine if additional Mental Health support/resources are needed to meet child's needs.
- Provide parents with education regarding mental health concerns and emotional wellness and support them in needed mental health interventions.
- Document all screenings, assessments, and consultations in appropriate database.
- Prepare and maintain timely documentation, reports, and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements.
Full-time with benefitsBenefits include:
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- 401 (k) with matching
- Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Programs
- EAP Service and other wellness programs
- Life Insurance
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related degree.
- Clinical license preferred; license eligibility required.
- Experience with child behavioral and mental health concerns, preferred.
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health in young children ages birth to five years.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and parents.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in maintaining accurate and confidential records.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in school-based therapy
- Bilingual in Spanish and/or Creole, desirable.
- Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency's service population.
- Must have valid driver's license, which meets the requirements of the agency's insurance carrier.