Behavioral Health Consultant

CPCD•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

This position is set to begin on July 27th or sooner. The Behavioral Health Consultant provides universal and individualized mental health consultative services based upon the Pyramid approach to Social Emotional programming. This role works as a collaborative team member to support teachers, parents, and community partners in the promotion of age-appropriate social emotional skills, the prevention of social emotional problems, and the individualized response to behavioral and/or social emotional needs of young children. CPCD provides early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program to over 1,100 children living in poverty or challenged by special circumstances. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, education or closely related field.
Formal education and/or at least one year of experience providing mental health services to children birth to five years of age.
Strong clinical assessment skills including familiarity with the impact of trauma, poverty, mental illness, neglect and abuse on young children.
Strong written and oral communication skills, familiarity with adult learning styles, experience working with diverse populations and providing large group trainings.
Proven team and leadership skills with willingness to work with a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate program services and implement changes that will enhance the quality of services provided.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing.
Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

Colorado mental health licensure such as LCSW, LMFT, LPC.
Familiarity and/or formal training in the Pyramid approach to Social Emotional programming, infant mental health and/or mental health consultation for early childhood.
Training and/or experience in the use of solution focused therapy.

Responsibilities

Provides universal and individualized mental health consultative services based upon the Pyramid approach to Social Emotional programming.
Works as a collaborative team member to support teachers, parents and community partners in the promotion of age-appropriate social emotional skills, the prevention of social emotional problems and the individualized response to behavioral and/or social emotional needs of young children.
Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.
Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required.

Benefits

Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid holidays/Breaks
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Aflac supplemental insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Basic Life insurance
Long Term Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options
Profit-sharing after 1-year of employment
Tuition Assistance ($4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees; $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD) after 60 days of employment
Employee Assistance Program (6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year)
Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.