Mental Health Consultant - Relief Internal Candidates Only

Riverside Community Care•Somerville, MA

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is hiring a Mental Health Consultant for its Early Head Start program. The consultant provides consultation, training, and mental health support to program staff and enrolled families, partnering with Early Head Start staff to address the needs of children and adult participants. Services are delivered through a social sustainability lens, with a commitment to the mental wellbeing of the program, including staff wellness. The role includes staff consultation and reflective practices, training sessions, and individual sessions with parents. Services are generally provided in person; individual family consultations may be conducted virtually based on the family's needs. The consultant collaborates with home visitors, supervisors, and the Program Director to support identified participants and families. This is a relief position scheduled for 10 hours per month, at a pay rate of $53.04 per hour. It is open to internal candidates only.

Requirements

Master’s degree with a clinical background in behavioral health.
Independent licensure: LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
Ability to establish rapport and work effectively with a multicultural group of parents, children, family members, and program staff.
Understanding of early childhood development and family issues affecting caregiver-child relationships.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Comfort facilitating conversations virtually.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to use PowerPoint presentations, stream video content, and troubleshoot technology challenges in remote training locations.
Ability to communicate and partner effectively with caregivers, school staff, behavioral health providers, and other community-based clients at various levels.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide mental health consultation, training, and support to Early Head Start staff and enrolled families.
Partner with Early Head Start staff to address the needs of children and adult program participants.
Provide staff training and reflective practice opportunities.
Provide individual sessions with parents.
Deliver two mental health training sessions per year for all staff, such as training on trauma and trauma-informed practices.
Meet monthly with home visitors for two hours.
Meet annually with each home visitor and the management team to review caseloads and challenges facing families.
Consult with a home visitor and supervisor about a specific family as needed.
Conduct joint home visits with home visitors as needed to observe a child or discuss a specific mental health concern, including sharing referral information following a possible postpartum depression screening result.
Collaborate with home visitors, supervisors, and the Program Director to provide holistic care to identified participants and families.
Support the mental wellbeing of the program, including staff wellness.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Twelve paid holidays
Vacation, personal, and sick time accruals
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Plan
Travel Assistance Plan
Employee referral bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Professional development opportunities