Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Child Focus Inc • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Seeking highly motivated individuals who want to make a difference. Our Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants receive a $1,000 sign on bonus! At CFI, we recognize the importance of identifying and treating mental health issues as early as possible. Come be part of an agency that promotes healthy relationships, improves behavioral and emotional functioning, and drastically increases their likelihood of future success in school and in life! If you are interested in working for an innovative agency that values employee growth and development and is committed to making a difference in our community we have an amazing opportunity for a Full-time consultant providing early childhood mental health consultation to early childcare centers as a part of the Whole Child Matters Initiative. 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. Some travel required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Required credential/licensure: RA, OCPSA, LSW, LPC, MFT.

Nice To Haves

• LISW, LPCC, IMFT.
• At least 1 year of experience in Early Childhood Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide early childhood mental health consultation to early childcare centers.
• Deliver evidence-based strategies to promote social-emotional development of young children.
• Implement a coaching model to caregivers based on the Georgetown Model/Ohio Model.
• Link families to resources for addressing mental/behavioral health difficulties.
• Assist early childhood educators in understanding trauma.
• Determine when to make referrals to mental health services.
• Conduct data collection as required.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign on bonus.
• Competitive salaries with bonus opportunities.
• Paid Time off awards and Extended Illness Bank.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Energetic and supportive team environment.
• Room for growth and advancement opportunity.
• Individual and group supervision for dependently licensed staff (LSW, LPC, MFT).
• Trainings provided at no cost to staff (approved provider of CEU's).
• Company Car program and mileage reimbursement.
• Generous matching program for 403(b) and Health Saving Accounts.
• Approved agency for the Government Loan Forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees