Mental Health Professional / Mental Health Consultant

Easter Seals Blake Foundation•Tucson, AZ

17h

About The Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation is hiring a Mental Health Professional / Mental Health Consultant to support young children’s social and emotional health by strengthening adult caregivers’ ability to foster healthy development, early and before formalized intervention is needed. The role provides consultation and technical assistance to early care and education providers, families, and other caregivers throughout Arizona. The consultant observes social-emotional environments, offers recommendations, and develops intervention strategies with teams to support children’s behavioral, emotional, or developmental needs. The position also provides training and technical assistance, maintains program documentation and communication, and follows applicable ethical standards, program guidelines, and funder requirements. This is a field position involving daily travel to child care sites, home-based providers, and meeting locations, with work in indoor and outdoor environments as needed.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Nursing with a mental health focus, Marriage and Family Counseling, or another master’s degree leading toward licensure from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
A master’s degree in a related field, such as Education, Special Education, or Child Development, may be considered with relevant experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current, unrestricted Arizona driver’s license, with no more than two minor moving violations or one accident in the past three years.
At least three years of driving experience.
Must pass a criminal background check before employment and regular checks during employment.
Must have transportation for daily visits, trainings, and other work-related activities; organizational vehicles may not always be available.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Arizona DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card; employer provides this.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification; training is paid.
Ability to obtain and maintain Specialty Instructor Status in the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry within six months of the start date.
Ability to establish and maintain a collaborative team atmosphere and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
Excellent customer service, including in stressful situations.
Professional appearance, communication, and conduct.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Independent judgment and discretion in setting daily priorities and completing tasks.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and multi-method instructional practices.
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative community relationships.
Knowledge of community resources and referrals.
High level of computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children from birth to 12 years old and their families.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Act as a resource on early childhood development, with emphasis on emotional and behavioral health and the importance of relationships between participants and children or families.
Complete technical assistance plans to support participants, children, and staff.
Develop and implement technical assistance plans, including written agreements among Easterseals Blake Foundation, the recipient, and the Director or Program Administrator.
Observe social-emotional environments and provide recommendations to help identify children who may need behavioral, emotional, or developmental support.
Develop team-based intervention strategies and help staff create positive behavior supports that promote social-emotional development.
Collaborate with child care providers, families, directors, managers, and team members to build skills and knowledge for supporting children and families.
Provide group and individual training on social and emotional wellness, including child development, trauma-informed care, attachment, and self-care.
Ensure attendees complete evaluation forms for training and technical assistance sessions.
Partner with and support early care and education providers in communicating with parents about children’s mental health, behavioral, or developmental concerns.
Provide technical assistance in three-hour increments to eligible group homes, child care centers, home-based providers, Tribal Nations, and homeless shelters holding an ADES registration agreement.
Submit accurate and complete reports according to program guidelines and timelines.
Follow EBF core values, applicable NASW and NAEYC codes of ethics, the program’s Implementation Manual and Service Delivery Plan, and the funder’s Standards of Practice.
Participate in ongoing professional development and meetings.
Maintain comprehensive communication with agency contacts, members, and external agencies.
Model professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF’s Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
Perform other duties as assigned.