Infant-Toddler Mental Health Consultant
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Infant-Toddler Mental Health Consultant

Child Care Council of Nassau

Location: Garden City,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-10T08:52:35Z

Job Description:
DescriptionWe are seeking enthusiastic and skilled individuals in the Garden City area to join the team at the Child Care Council of Nassau as Infant/Toddler Mental Health Consultants. This position is dedicated to equipping early childhood educators with advanced skills, knowledge, and expertise in mental health. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in this field, we encourage you to apply! What sets CCCN apart? Enjoy benefits designed to support your work-life balance! Embrace a 35-hour workweek and savor 12 paid holidays. Take advantage of office closures for mid-year and year-end breaks, allowing you to recharge.Experience the perks of Summer Fridays, with the office closing at 3 PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day, providing ample time for relaxation and rejuvenation. Additional benefits include:
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Voluntary life, accidental death, and dismemberment, as well as long-term disability coverage
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Aflac coverage for Accident, Hospital, Cancer, and Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance with guaranteed issue enrollment
  • Access to benefits counselors for assistance during the enrollment process Employer-funded Dependent Care or Health Reimbursement Account for those opting out of medical coverage
Responsibilities•Provide on-site consultation to early childhood programs' Infant and Toddler staff who need assistance in providing environments that are socially and emotionally appropriate for the infants and toddlers in their care, communicating and educating families in social and emotional development, and assisting the staff in their own self-care.•Participate in ongoing continuing education which may include but is not limited to the following topics: ITMH best/evidence-based practices, Adverse childhood Experiences, Cultural diversity, Early Childhood Mental Health Assessment, and Strategies.•Documentation of data in a timely and accurate manner.•Participate in external committees, task forces, community meetings, etc. as requested to promote the program.•Participate in state-wide and regional meetings.Qualifications•Master's degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling or other related counseling/mental health degree. Licensed or licensed-eligible clinicians preferred.•At least two years of experience working with young children (birth-5 years of age) and/or families with young children.•Experience with coaching, training, and teaching adult learners.•Working knowledge of infant and early childhood typical and atypical development and early childhood mental health.•Willingness to pursue endorsement from the New York State Association of Infant Mental Health (NYSAIMH) within a year of employment.•Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.•Experience working in an early childhood setting is a plus.
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