Early Childhood Consultant

NorthKey Community Care • Covington, KY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

NorthKey Community Care is seeking an Early Childhood Consultant who will be full-time on-site, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm, at our Covington location on Madison Ave.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or above in a field of study related to behavioral health from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Early Childhood populations and their families is preferred.
• Experience working with substance use is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains the Behavioral Healthcare program's philosophy, principles, and procedures in all facets of performance related to the assigned treatment program.
• Provide services and conducts self in a manner consistent with the professional Code of Conduct of NorthKey Community Care.
• Assess clients and/or provide therapy, counseling, intervention, consultation, and/or education to clients in a professional manner as described in the client's treatment plan to achieve identified goals.
• Provide clinically appropriate treatment based on mental health assessment and treatment plans.
• Provide consultation to appropriate community members, clients, and others regarding Early Childhood development, the impact of substance use on children and families, and how to work effectively with substance-exposed infants and families affected by substance use.
• Provide training to internal staff and external groups and individuals about substance use and the effects on children and families.
• Work closely with other team members, including Early Childhood and Prevention staff, to address community needs related to substance use.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation regarding assessment and therapy.
• Meet all documentation requirements as defined by NorthKey policies.
• Ensure continuous reimbursable sessions for assigned clients.
• Fully participate in staff development opportunities offered to enhance professional growth, especially to maintain license, certification, or identified program performance skills.
• Utilize most appropriate evidence-based practice(s) to address clients' needs.
• Develop treatment plans for clients based upon clients' own words regarding areas of need, their diagnoses and symptoms, utilizing discipline-informed theories and interventions.
• Participate in planned supervision and case consultation conferences as necessary.
• Come prepared to meetings and keep the clinical and/or administrator informed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere responsibly to all NorthKey policies and procedures.
• Adhere to confidentiality in all matters pertaining to client information.
• Maximize efficiency and effective use of time in maintaining accurate and punctual time reporting.
• Attend internal meetings relating to responsibilities and duties.
• Maintain a professional and business-like manner in dealing with all internal staff, Board members, state and governmental staff, sub-contractors, and vendors of NorthKey.
• Represent NorthKey in a professionally appropriate manner.

Benefits

• Potential for up to 12% contingency bonus
• Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days the first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on the plan
• 401(k) with employer match
• Professional Development
• Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level