SUMMARY Provides school-based early childhood mental health consultation services to children/families of children 0-5 enrolled in CII’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Works in collaboration with caregivers, teachers, family services workers, and home visitors to address mental health concerns that arise in the children serviced by our program. Service delivery may also include home based services through our Early Head Start home-based option. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must spend over 50% of their time on these duties.
Early Childhood Education Mental Health Consultation 1. Uses independent judgment and discretion to gather information, assess needs and formulate appropriate therapeutic interventions to be implemented with children referred for behavioral health consultation services. 2. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. 3. Maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required. 4. Facilitates reflective supervision with field staff and teachers in conjunction with Early Childhood mental health consultation. 5. Participates in regular clinical supervision. Programmatic Consultation 6. Observes early childhood settings to become familiar with the program offered to children. 7. Provides consultation to center and or home based staff on programmatic practices that affect and promote the social emotional development of children enrolled. Meets regularly with the Early Childhood Services staff and the Site Supervisors to address programmatic concerns. 8. Discusses effective mechanisms of working with parents. ADDITIONAL DUTIES 1. Maintains up-to-date records. 2. Provides training workshops on selected topics as needed. 3. Other duties and special projects as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES •This job has no supervisory responsibilities. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE •A minimum of 2 years of experience as a classroom behaviorist specializing in work with young children 0-5 and their families. •Master’s degree in Behavior Science, Psychology or related field and advanced knowledge of child development and Behavior. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS •Possesses a valid driver’s license and state-required auto insurance. •Required to travel extensively (> 50% of the time). •Ability to work with minimal supervision. •Spanish / English bilingual preferred. •Ability to handle confidential information. •Experience with assessment of young children’s social and emotional functioning. •Experience with and/or knowledge of group dynamics and intervention with children. •Ability to host reflective supervisions with individuals and groups. •Familiarity with the EHS performance standards and CDE regulations. •Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities. •Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities. •Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills. •Punctual and dependable attendance. •Free from alcohol and drug abuse. •Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS •Licensure or registration with the Behavioral Science Board (LCSW, MFT) CONTINGENCIES:Must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19 to comply with the California Department of Public Health (CPHD) order issued on August 5, 2021. BENEFITS:Generous paid PTO, plus nine paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Free basic HMO Medical, Dental, and Vision Eligible employees receive a 5% retirement contribution Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement annually Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Opportunity for growth & advancement Professional development & continued training Team building & bonding throughcompany sponsored events & activities COMPENSATION:The salary for this role is $66,910 per year. In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)