Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Community Care ME • Augusta, ME

1d • $66,000 - $72,450 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves working as an Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, supporting teachers, caregivers, and families to enhance the social-emotional health of young children in various settings (childcare, school, home). The position focuses on creative and collaborative prevention work within a strengths-based and relationship-focused framework. Extensive training and supervision are provided for this evidence-informed model. The work is primarily conducted during daytime hours. Consultants should have knowledge of early childhood development, family dynamics, and relationship building at individual/family, provider, and community levels. The role is a licensed clinical position focused on relational impact with less emphasis on traditional paperwork.

Requirements

• LCSW, LCPC, LMFT. LMSW-cc and/or LCPC-c can be considered, but supervised clinical hours to count toward independent licensure are not available.
• Master's Degree in Education or Early Childhood Education who hold a valid license as a teacher in the State of Maine and have relevant work experience/training, but do not have clinical licensure, may also be considered.
• Must be able to pass background checks including DMV, CPS, APS, and Criminal checks.

Responsibilities

• Promote young children's social-emotional development
• Reduce challenging behaviors before they escalate
• Strengthen adult resilience and capacity
• Foster trauma-informed, inclusive early learning environments

Benefits

• Reflective supervision
• Statewide training
• Peer collaboration

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level