Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

About the job

Opportunity to work in an Early Childhood Mental Health Program for children ages 0-5 in Early Childhood Education settings in NYC.

Seeking a mental health consultant to provide support to program staff, students, and caregivers in Early Childhood Education Settings. Supervision in early childhood mental health practices will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Establish collaborative relationships with Early Childhood Education Programs to provide Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation.
• Observe early childhood classrooms and help educators to implement positive behavior interventions and strategies to support social-emotional development.
• Train program staff on early childhood mental health and wellness, including symptoms of trauma in young children.
• Consult with staff and families in programs to determine the need for additional support or referral for identified students.
• Assist in developing reflective practice and relationship building among staff and families within programs.
• Make referrals as needed for children who would benefit from more intensive mental health services.
• Participate in regular supervision and attend early childhood specific trainings.
• Provide intakes and therapy to children in ECE centers and Northside clinic sites as requested by Program Coordinator/Supervisor
• Meet client productivity goals as set up by Program Coordinator/Supervisor
• Maintain timely recording of services rendered and contacts made

Qualifications and credentials:

• MSW/LMSW/LCSW/MHC/LMHC with strong understanding of early childhood development (birth-five) and experience with young children.
• Eagerness to learn evidence-based strategies to support mental health in young children.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Willingness to travel throughout Manhattan to programs.
• Good time management skills.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Proficiency in a second language (i.e., Spanish or Mandarin) preferred.