Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant - Springfield

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Springfield, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reports to the Director of Behavioral Health and works cooperatively with childcare providers and families to support healthy social-emotional and behavioral development. The ultimate goal of the Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant is to deliver mental health consultation services in childcare and pre-school settings to promote mental health of infants and young children. Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants will primarily be working in childcare centers, pre-schools, and occasionally in families’ homes or other community settings.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, childcare, education, or social service related field required.
Prevention certification or willingness to obtain is required.
Education related to and/or experience working with infants, young children and families with behavioral and/or social emotional needs required.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to pass random drug screenings.
Ability to document, record, write information accurately and thoroughly.
Commitment to the health and well-being of socially disadvantaged persons.
Annual criminal background check may be required of employees serving mental health trainees and behavioral health services programs.
Must be able to work independently with little direct supervision as well as have the ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
Must be able to follow through with projects and assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
Ability to deal with daily operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Must possess excellent customer service, organizational, writing, and reading skills.
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well with a broad spectrum of people; including consumers and employees.
Good time management, planning and implementation skills
Ability to think creatively and problem-solve.

Nice To Haves

OIMHP and/or ECMH credential preferred.
Experience working cooperatively with teachers/childcare providers/families preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Behavioral Health in program planning and implementation.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of infant and child developmental milestones.
Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with GESMV child screeners, community childcare center staff, and families.
Performs work in an ethical manner and ensures that persons are treated with dignity and respect.
Self-determination of persons must be acknowledged and respected.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work with a diverse staff and client population.
Assess children referred by child screeners and community childcare centers using evidence-based screening tools (DECA, ASQ-SE).
Provide childcare consultation to early childhood classroom teachers and families.
Provide training and workshops for early childhood classroom teachers and families.
Compile necessary reports and documentation as required.
Provide supervisor with necessary documentation and reports in a timely fashion.
Ensure compliance with all agency policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet Department of Labor and all other relevant regulatory standards.
Travel within the community to assist persons in securing and connecting to necessary resources as required.
Provide transportation at times and maintain adequate liability insurance.
Ensure compliance with all Agency policies, procedures throughout areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.
Other duties as assigned.