Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

at  Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant takes a promotion, prevention and intervention approach to partner with coaches and early childhood professionals for the purpose of strengthening the capacity of staff, families, programs, and systems to promote optimal social and emotional development and to prevent, identify, and reduce the impact of mental health challenges amount children and families. The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant will work with the Associate Director of Early Learning Provider Services and the Child Care Aware of Washington IECMH Director to develop and implement a mental health service delivery system within licensed childcare programs throughout Centrals Early Achievers eight county Region.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position normally requires that physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill.

EDUCATION

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling of Social Work or related field OR advanced degree such as Masters in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and/or Infant Mental Health Endorsement and 3-5 years experience in delivering IECMHC and/or early education services.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience formulating and writing assessments and support plans, preferable for young children.
• Three years experience with evidence-based practices and curricula to promote early childhood mental health is desirable, e.g., Parents as Teachers.
• Experience working as a team in providing services.
• Experience working with young children

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Bilingual (English/Spanish), Preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated understanding of infant and early childhood mental health including the differences in mental health services and concepts across cultures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child mental health services system.
• Knowledge of Early Achievers, Washingtons Quality Rating and Improvement System
• Knowledge of Head Start, ECEAP and State Licensing desirable.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant services in the community.
• Knowledge of treatment in the areas of child behavior management and family crisis intervention.
• Ability to work with staff and families, including children and parents who have disabilities.
• Ability to provide emergency counseling, treatment and referrals.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with service providers and families.
• Ability to partner with providers as a member of a diverse team.
• Ability to lead and facilitate provider training and parent education groups.
• Ability to use results from screenings and assessments to guide work with families and staff, set goals and develop individualized learning plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize tasks, manage time effectively and work independently.
• Must possess good human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of substance abuse issues, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, motivational interviewing, and reflective practices.
• Skills in parenting education and group facilitation.
• Strong computer skills and ability to maintain accurate confidential record-keeping system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel, appropriate auto insurance and reliable transportation

Please refer the Job description for details