Mental Health Professional / Mental Health Consultant (FT/PT)

Easter Seals Blake Foundation • Safford, AZ

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation is celebrating 75 years of continued service in Arizona and has expanded its services to better serve the community, becoming one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role supports young children’s social and emotional health indirectly by strengthening the capacity of adult caregivers to foster children’s healthy social and emotional development, aiming for early intervention before formalized support is needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Nursing with a Mental Health focus, Marriage and Family Counseling or a Master’s degree that leads toward licensure from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners required.
• Master’s degrees in a related field (Education, Special Education, Child Development, etc.) may be considered with relevant experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Current, unrestricted AZ driver’s license with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3) years. Three (3) years of driving experience required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and regular checks for the duration of the employment.
• Transportation for daily visits, to attend trainings, and perform other work-related activities. Organizational vehicles may not be available at all times.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CPR and First Aid certification (Paid training).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Specialty Instructor Status in the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry within 6 months from start date.
• Able to establish and maintain a team atmosphere of communication and collaboration for all that reach out to the Department.
• Must be self-directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Excellent customer service in stressful situations.
• Maintains a professional appearance, communications, and actions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities to complete tasks.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and practices of multi-method instruction.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships in the community.
• Knowledge of community resources and referrals in the community.
• Possess a high level of computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children birth to twelve years and their families preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a resource regarding early childhood development, emphasizing emotional and behavioral health and the importance of the relationship between the participant and child/family.
• Completes technical assistance plans to support participants, children, and staff. Develops and implements a plan to deliver Technical Assistance, including a written agreement between EBF, the recipient of Technical Assistance, and the Director or Program Administrator.
• Provides observations and recommendations regarding the social-emotional environment to assist in identifying children in need of support with behavioral, emotional, or developmental concerns. Develops intervention strategies utilizing a team approach to assist staff in developing positive behavior support strategies to promote optimal social-emotional development.
• Collaborates with childcare providers, families, directors, managers, and other team members to build their knowledge and skills to support the needs of children and families.
• Provides group and individual training on overall social and emotional wellness with specific topics related to child development, trauma-informed care, attachment, self-care, and other related topics. Ensures attendees complete evaluation forms for training and technical assistance sessions.
• Partners and supports early care and education providers to support ongoing communication with parents regarding mental health, behavioral, or developmental concerns of their children.
• Provides technical assistance in 3-hour increments to Group Homes, Child Care Centers, Home Based Providers, Tribal Nations, and Homeless Shelters holding a registration agreement with ADES.
• Submits accurate and complete reports as per program guidelines and according to program timelines.
• Adheres to EBF Core Values, the Codes of Ethics of National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the program’s Implementation Manual and Service Delivery Plan, and the funder’s Standards of Practice.
• Participates in the process of ongoing professional development and meetings. Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts within the agency, members, and external agencies. Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 403b and a 50% employer match up to 3%
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Voluntary Short-term Disability insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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