Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (20Hpw)

Harbor is currently looking to add an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to our pediatric/youth team in Toledo. This individual assesses children in childcare and other community settings (e.g. home visits, socialization groups) consistent with an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMH-C) approach, provides social and emotional coaching and modeling, and provides IECMH-C trainings for staff and parents.

Position is part time, 20 hours per week.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Child and Family Studies, Education, or related degree from an accredited college or university is required.

• Must reside in the counties listed above.

• Professional license in Ohio preferred, but not required (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, etc.).

• Candidate is required to earn their Ohio ECMH Professional Credential once eligible; candidate may be required to earn their Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS) certification.

• Have basic, knowledge, experience and demonstrated level of skill in early childhood development, early care and education and early childhood mental health.

• Candidate will have strong attention to detail and be self-motivated and organized, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.

• Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.

Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:

• Provides ECMH-C services to childcare centers, children ages 0-6, and families, including individual and programmatic consultation, home-based services, and/or teacher/community trainings as appropriate or indicated; services provided in home and community settings.

• Participates in implementation of early childhood grant funded/contract programs and maintains records in compliance with grant requirements. Appropriately documents services and provides to engaged parties, including families and childcare centers.

• Gathers data and assists in preparing reports for funding sources as assigned.

• Manages assigned caseload in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with Harbor's policies and procedures.

• Participates in staff meetings, team meetings, clinical meetings, mandatory training sessions, and continuing education opportunities.

• Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies.

• Facilitates referrals to appropriate resources when indicated.

• Completes billable clinical services as assigned.

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years

• 350+ clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year

• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement plan with company match

• Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays

• Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs

• Clinical supervision hours offered

• Employee referral bonuses

• Ability to make a difference in your community!