HSELP Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant $5,000 Bonus, 28 hrs/wk

Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. • Northampton, MA

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About The Position

The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultant works closely with staff, families and community agencies to build the capacity of families, educators and staff to address infants’ and young children’s early relational needs through consultation, training, and parent education. The consultant builds bridges between systems and services on behalf of children and families, facilitating referrals to providers, supporting service delivery, and coordinating care. They provide supports outlined in HSELP’s Comprehensive Support Guide in partnership with staff, children, and families, using the Brazelton Touchpoints Approach and reflective practice. The IECMH Consultant provides indirect support to children and families by collaborating with the caregiving adults and providers in the system of care surrounding the child/family. While the consultant utilizes clinical skills, knowledge, and perspectives, they do not provide diagnosis or treatment to any individuals or groups.

Requirements

• Master's degree and licensure in social work, mental health counseling, or related field.
• 1 year experience in infant/early childhood mental health.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Flexible and able to effectively adapt to diverse learning styles.
• Key knowledge and experiences in early child development and relational health, family/parent support, child-caregiver relationships, and case management.
• Familiarity with social-emotional teaching practices such as Pyramid Model (NCPMI).
• Classroom experience preferred.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Suite, including SharePoint, Outlook/Calendar), databases, and electronic record keeping systems.
• Be or become trained in the Brazelton Touchpoints approach.
• Be or become knowledgeable of evidence-based approaches to infant/early childhood mental health consultation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S, persons with disabilities, and persons adversely impacted by multigenerational poverty or other inequality.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to families, educators, and program staff at multiple center-based early education sites in Franklin, Hampshire and Western Hampden Counties, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with staff, parents, families, community providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support the implementation of HSELP’s case management system by scaffolding and participating in processes and procedures outlined in the Guide.
• Engage in activities including: consultation meetings, classroom and child observations, strategizing and planning supports, parent education, staff training, screening review and follow-up, referrals, service coordination, participation in case management, and writing Individualized Support Plans.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of service delivery—including consultation, observation, referrals, and follow up—utilizing HSELP electronic record keeping systems.
• Must be or become knowledgeable and remain current regarding Head Start Performance Standards, Department of Early Education and Care Regulations, and all other relevant program administrative requirements.
• Must adhere to agency confidentiality policies and standard of conduct policies.
• Must be able to travel to multiple sites in Franklin, Hampshire and Western Hampden Counties as assigned.
• Comply with agency and funders’ paperwork requirements and procedures.
• Attend regularly scheduled supervision meetings, team meetings, mandatory agency trainings, and participate in professional development activities.
• Perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees