Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Jackson/Clinton County
About The Position
Make a Difference Every Day — Become an Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Tanager. Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As an Infant Early Childhood Mental health Consultant at Tanager, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential. About Tanager: Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs. We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal. Position Overview: The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing mental health consultation and support to staff, children, and families. The Mental Health Consultant will perform a broad range of services, including early childhood mental health consultation in classrooms and during home visits, training and coaching of staff, parent training as well as screening, assessment and referral services for children and families within a daycare setting.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field
- Two years' previous direct experience in a mental health setting providing prevention services and/or mental health therapy to children and families
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency
Responsibilities
- Provide early childhood mental health consultation in classrooms and during home visits.
- Conduct training and coaching of staff.
- Provide parent training.
- Perform screening, assessment, and referral services for children and families within a daycare setting.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Retirement plan
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 10 paid holidays
- Compassionate Leave
- Generous PTO policy
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Weekly payroll
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
