Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Community Action Organization • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

Community Action, a nonprofit serving low-income families in Washington County, is seeking an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IECMHC). The organization works in housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education, with a mission to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities.

The IECMHC partners with early childhood educators and families to support the social-emotional well-being of infants and young children. The role builds adults’ capacity to foster healthy relationships, address challenging behaviors, and reduce systemic disparities in suspension and expulsion rates in early learning settings. The consultant provides preventive support, develops intervention strategies, offers individual and group professional development, and builds collaborative relationships with families, childcare providers, and community partners across Washington County. The role also uses reflective supervision to keep practice responsive and evidence-based.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or ability to achieve Step 10 on the Oregon Registry within 12 months of hire.
• Meet at least one specialized-training pathway: (1) a master’s degree in mental health, licensure or eligibility for licensure, and work experience as a mental health professional; (2) at least two years of early childhood field experience, IMH-E® or ECMH-E® Endorsement at the Family Associate or Specialist level, and 20 hours of specialized mental health training; or (3) completion of an approved graduate certificate program in Infant/Toddler Mental Health.
• Ability to discuss racism, bias, and equity with sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, and individual differences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and provide both individual support and group training.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to build trusting professional relationships.
• Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry before an employment offer is extended.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license, proof of auto insurance for a private vehicle, and access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification.
• Prior experience providing technical assistance, conducting classroom observations, or operating a childcare business.
• Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, consultative support to early childhood education providers and families to promote the mental health of infants and young children.
• Develop written intervention strategies and provide individual and group professional development to help adults create supportive, trauma-informed environments.
• Work to reduce racial disparities in suspension and expulsion rates using anti-bias and anti-racist practices in consultations.
• Build collaborative relationships with diverse families, childcare providers, and community partners across Washington County.
• Bring observational insights and developmental questions to reflective supervision to support responsive, evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental coverage and 90% of medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans.
• Bilingual Pay Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time