Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Harbor•Toledo, OH

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About The Position

Harbor is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to provide Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMH) in childcare and early education settings. The role assesses children’s social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs; provides individual and programmatic consultation; and coaches and models strategies for childcare staff to support positive behavior management and healthy social-emotional development. The consultant also provides IECMH training for center staff and helps providers develop strategies to address challenging behaviors and improve classroom climate. The position works with children, families, early education staff, childcare providers, program administrators, and community agencies. It includes maintaining an assigned caseload; documenting services and clinical work; collecting and entering program data; supporting grant- and contract-funded programs; and assisting with reports for funding sources. Services must be provided in a culturally responsive, inclusive, and family-centered manner. This position is based in Toledo and is 40 hours per week. Harbor is a mental health and substance use treatment provider with more than 100 years of service and more than 350 clinical staff serving over 24,000 clients annually across multiple locations and in the community.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Child and Family Studies, Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Basic knowledge, experience, and demonstrated skill in early childhood development, early care and education, and early childhood mental health.
Strong attention to detail; self-motivated and organized; able to multitask and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient and accurate computer use, including Microsoft Word.
Obtain the Ohio ECMH Professional Credential once eligible.
May be required to earn Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS) certification.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of personal auto insurance sufficient to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
Obtain CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI certifications within 90 days of employment.
When applicable, non-licensed staff must complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months.

Nice To Haves

Professional license in Ohio, such as LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW.
Experience in IECMH.
Understanding of childcare center support, appropriate curriculum, and development.
Knowledge of Ohio Prevention systems.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain professional working relationships with community partners, including early childhood providers and program administrators.
Provide IECMH services to childcare centers, children, families, and early education staff, including individual and programmatic consultation using evidence-based and evidence-informed mental health strategies.
Provide on-site coaching and modeling to early childhood staff to support positive behavior management and healthy social-emotional development.
Assess children in early care and education settings to identify social, emotional, behavioral, or developmental needs.
Support childcare staff in developing and implementing individualized strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and improve classroom climate.
Liaise among families, childcare providers, and community agencies to promote coordinated care.
Assist with developing, distributing, and using educational materials related to early childhood mental health and child development.
Collect and enter data as required by ODMHAS into prescribed data systems.
Participate in Ohio Approved training on early childhood-specific topics for the ECMH credential.
Attend and participate in supervision, team meetings, professional development, First Aid/CPR training, and agency committees as appropriate.
Participate in reflective supervision and use the process to support professional practice and personal growth.
Participate in grant-funded and contract programs, maintain records in compliance with grant requirements, and document services for engaged parties, including families and childcare centers.
Gather data and assist with reports for funding sources as assigned.
Manage an assigned caseload effectively and efficiently in accordance with Harbor policies and procedures.
Participate in staff, team, and clinical meetings, mandatory training, and continuing education opportunities.
Ensure services are culturally responsive, inclusive, and family-centered.
Keep current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies.
Facilitate referrals to appropriate resources when indicated.
Complete assigned billable or contracted clinical services.
For billable clinical services, develop and update treatment plans and notations as appropriate; complete accurate and timely documentation, including activity/progress notes, treatment plans, incident reports, and other required forms; and use Harbor’s required documentation format.