Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Child Focus Inc • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community. Our consultants will provide evidence-based strategies to promote social-emotional development of young children by delivering a coaching model to caregivers (child care teachers and directors, parents) based on the Georgetown Model/Ohio Model of the Consultative Stance in early childhood centers. You will link families to resources to address mental/behavioral health children difficulties may face. Additionally, you will assist early childhood educators in understanding trauma and determining when to make referrals to mental health services. There is data collection required in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related field

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy
• LSW, LPC, MFT, LISW, LPCC credential/licensure
• At least 1 year of experience in Early Childhood Mental Health

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based strategies to promote social-emotional development of young children.
• Deliver a coaching model to caregivers (child care teachers and directors, parents) based on the Georgetown Model/Ohio Model of the Consultative Stance in early childhood centers.
• Link families to resources to address mental/behavioral health children difficulties.
• Assist early childhood educators in understanding trauma and determining when to make referrals to mental health services.
• Perform data collection.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• EAP program
• Health Savings account options with agency match
• Flex Spending account options with agency match
• 10 days of PTO for first-year employees
• Extended illness benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match
• Company car program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid internships
• Childcare with 25% employee discount
• Employee wellness benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Sign on bonus
• Referral bonuses
• Mid-year performance bonuses
• Annual performance bonuses
• Free continuing education
• Clinical supervision for licensed employees

What This Job Offers

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