Job Title: Consultant – Perinatal + Early Childhood Mental Health Program
Department: Perinatal + Early Childhood Mental Health Program
Hours: Full Time
Reports to: Perinatal + Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Program Manager

About Northside

Northside Center for Child Development serves over 4,000 children annually through high-quality, outcomes-driven behavioral health, early childhood, and enrichment services. With over $30 million in annual funding, the organization provides children and their families with the support they need to overcome adversity, thrive, and pursue their dreams.

Northside has been a staple of the Harlem community since its founding in 1946 and a pioneer at the intersection of education and behavioral health for Black and Latino children. Several of its programs were the first in Harlem and established the standard of care for many social service agencies. Northside’s founders, Doctors Kenneth, and Mamie Clark were psychologists whose breakthrough Black/White Doll Study was used as evidence in Brown v. Board of Education, which declared public school segregation unconstitutional. The philosophy behind this landmark decision, now on its 70th anniversary, continues to inspire Northside to create and drive innovative programs that focus on the strengths of families and the importance of children’s self-esteem.

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit: www.northsidecenter.org

Job Summary

Opportunity to work in a Perinatal + Early Childhood Mental Health Program (P+ECMH) for children ages 0-5 in Manhattan. Seeking a bilingual mental health consultant to provide support to Early Care and Education (ECE) program staff, students, and caregivers throughout Manhattan, with some opportunity to provide direct intervention to children ages 0-5 and their families. Supervision in early childhood mental health practices will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Establish collaborative relationships with ECE programs throughout Manhattan in order to provide P+ECMH Consultation
• Observe early childhood classrooms and help educators to implement positive behavior interventions and strategies to support social-emotional development.
• Train ECE staff on early childhood mental health and wellness, including symptoms of trauma in young children.
• Facilitate groups, workshops and/or one-on-one support sessions focusing on engagement, planning and coordinating that will support growth of ECE staff, children and families.
• Consult with staff and families in ECE Programs to determine the need for additional support or referral for identified children.
• Make referrals as needed for children who would benefit from more intensive mental health services.
• Complete required Department of Health and Mental Health (DOHMH) documentation and assessments within required timeframes and within standards
• Participate in regular supervision and attend early childhood specific trainings.

• Provide case management and/or crisis intervention.

Opportunities:

The P+ECMH Program believes strongly in connecting consultants and clinicians to opportunities for growth. P+ECMH staff have the opportunity to train in the following modalities as training cohorts are available:

Consultation Opportunities:

• Georgetown Model of Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
• Circle of Security
• Continuing Education Workshops provided by TTACNY.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent work ethic
• Commitment to working in a mission-driven organization
• Demonstrated personal ethics and values
• Cross-team collaboration and cooperation
• Team player who works well with a diverse group of people

Qualifications:

• Master’s-level professionals (e.g., MSW, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, MA in Psychology or related fields) with expertise in early childhood development (birth–five) and direct experience working 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.

Salary Range:

• $73,048- $86,985

Preferred experience (not required):

• Experience working with Perinatal and Early Childhood population
• Proficiency in a second language (i.e., French or Spanish) preferred.