Request For Proposal - Mental Health Consultant

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements · Registered Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) by the California Board of Behavioral Services · Documentation of clearance from the State, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index · Documentation of a TB Clearance, TDAP and MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Immunization · Verification of Liability Insurance Interested Candidates Must Provide Bids with the Following Documentation: · Letter of interest and resume · Statement of hourly rate expectation · Copy of Board of Behavioral Services (BBS) Licensure · Availability and limitations if any Please submit your Bid/Proposal via email to: Jennifer Sims, Executive Assistant jsims@pdlr.org Deadline: June 29, 2024, by 5 PM

Job Summary

Job Summary

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. operates a Head Start and Early Head Start program, serving children 0-5 years of age. We are currently accepting bids for a Mental Health Consultant to support the mental health services offered to children and families.

Services would be provided from July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025. Direct Services to be Provided Mental Health consultant(s) collaborate with Plaza's Mental Health Coordinator to implement a system of mental health practices that are: · Child focus and family centered · Culturally responsive · Community based · Comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated Mental Health Services for Head Start Children and Families The activities of the Mental Health Consultant(s) will include: Demonstrating methods to achieve mental wellness.

Gathering information from the mental health coordinator regarding parents' observations and concerns for their children. Providing anticipatory guidance regarding children's development. Providing guidance to Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Master of Social Work (MSW) trainees/interns from various institutions, in collaboration with the Mental Health Coordinator. When necessary and appropriate, refer families to Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services for comprehensive assessment services, which may include thorough developmental evaluations and complete mental health assessments of the family.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements · Registered Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) by the California Board of Behavioral Services · Documentation of clearance from the State, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index · Documentation of a TB Clearance, TDAP and MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Immunization · Verification of Liability Insurance Interested Candidates Must Provide Bids with the Following Documentation: · Letter of interest and resume · Statement of hourly rate expectation · Copy of Board of Behavioral Services (BBS) Licensure · Availability and limitations if any Please submit your Bid/Proposal via email to: Jennifer Sims, Executive Assistant jsims@pdlr.org Deadline: June 29, 2024, by 5 PM