Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

OhioGuidestone • Lorain, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

OhioGuidestone is seeking a self-motivated Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to work with children, birth to six years, and their caregivers who would benefit from behavioral health or consultation services at home or in the community. This position also provides support to teachers and other professionals to promote healthy social and emotional development. OhioGuidestone is the state's leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year, focusing on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. The role offers extensive formal training, certifications, group, and individual supervision, along with a comprehensive benefit program and growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field.
• Licensure as PC, PCC, LSW, LISW.
• Experience working with children ages 0-6 and their families.
• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact.
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people.
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment.
• Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
• Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
• Must be able to access work locations, offices, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
• Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
• Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with early childhood programs is preferred.
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
• Establish and maintain meaningful, effective, professional relationships with childcare programs, staff, parents, and children (age 6 & under).
• Exemplify self-discipline and self-awareness.
• Conduct assessment services and behavior intervention plans at teacher/program request.
• Assist early childcare staff with environmental design, and development of curricular and behavioral cues.
• Provide supportive interventions with young children.
• Promote a climate which fosters resiliency and positive social, emotional and behavioral development.
• Provide consultation services for early childhood programs, and provide coordination and referral to community services as needed.
• Facilitate parent training groups and teacher continuing education programs.
• Provide parent consultations and strengthen parent involvement.
• Participate productively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively utilizing listening skills; conversing both verbally and in writing.
• Operating business machines including copier, computer and fax.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Relating to other persons and tolerating personal differences in values and opinions which include sensitivity to the county’s service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Interacting appropriately in a host setting and working cooperatively with staff members.
• Abiding by the APA, ACA, or NASW Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrating respect and dignity of other staff, clients, and other professionals.
• Acting as an advocate for young children, their families, and early childcare providers.
• Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
• Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
• Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Benefits

• Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
• Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
• Potential MONTHLY bonuses for exceeding productivity targets!
• Free CEU trainings
• 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

What This Job Offers

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