Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Community Action Organization • Beaverton, OR

5d • $26 - $34

About The Position

Community Action is seeking an Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IECMHC) to support the social-emotional well-being of infants and young children. The consultant partners with early childhood educators and families to build their capacity to foster healthy relationships and address challenging behaviors. The role also works to dismantle systemic disparities in suspension and expulsion rates within early learning settings.

The position provides preventive consultation to early childhood education providers and families, develops written intervention strategies, and delivers individual and group professional development. The consultant builds collaborative relationships with families, childcare providers, and community partners across Washington County, and uses reflective supervision to keep practice responsive and evidence-based.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or be able to achieve Step 10 on the Oregon Registry within 12 months of hire.
• Meet one of the specialized training pathways: a master's degree in mental health, licensure or license eligibility, and work experience as a mental health professional; or at least two years of experience in an early childhood field, IMH-E® or ECMH-E® Endorsement at Family Associate or Specialist level, and 20 hours of specialized mental health training; or completion of an approved graduate certificate program in Infant/Toddler Mental Health.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage sensitively in conversations about racism, bias, and equity while respecting linguistic, cultural, and individual differences.
• Be able to manage multiple projects independently and provide both individual and group support.
• Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build strong, trusting professional relationships.
• Enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry before an offer of employment is extended.
• Have a 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 skills, written and verbal.

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 one-to-one and group professional development to help adults create supportive, trauma-informed environments.
• Lead efforts to reduce racial disparities in suspension and expulsion rates by employing 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 employer coverage of 90% of medical premiums for single coverage plans.
• Bilingual Pay Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match.
• Paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time