Job DescriptionJob Details
Job Location
Yakima - West - Yakima, WA
Position Type
Full Time
 
Salary Range
$67,725.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and their families? Join our team as an Early Learning Mental Health Consultant! In this impactful role, you will assess children from birth to age 5 enrolled in the ECLIPSE Program, helping to personalized goals and determine eligibility for essential services. If you're ready to contribute to a brighter future for our youngest learners, we invite you to apply and be part of a transformative journey in early childhood mental health!
Wage: $67,725 to $75,000
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm
Position Summary:
The Early Learning Mental Health Consultant will provide assessment and child and family goals for designated children birth to 5 receiving services in the ECLIPSE Program; assisting to determine eligibility for services and need for referrals to other community providers/programs. Provide observation and consultation in classrooms to implement behavior plans in the child's designated classroom.
Responsibilities:
Provide screening and assessment of children.
Screen ECLIPSE children with designated tools, observe the parent-child interaction, help to develop an individual care plan, and the classroom behavior plan.
Provide biopsychosocial assessment of child and family to assess family/child strengths and needs.
Provide ongoing treatment with ECLIPSE children and families.
Provide treatment services indicated in the individual care plan with parents of ECLIPSE children, including positive parenting skills and implementing behavior plans consistent with the classroom.
Coordinate with and coach ECLIPSE Home Visitors in teaching parents behavior management skills.
Coordinate with family, teaching staff, allied service providers and home visitors to plan for transitions of child.
Provide classroom support and follow up with classroom staff regarding classroom interventions, children's progress or concerns, and family needs.
Establish and nurture collaborative relationships with teachers and teacher assistants to support the needs of each child.
Provide observations and consultation in the classroom as needed and designated in the child's behavior plan.
Reinforce and implement behavioral health practices in an early learning setting.
Facilitate staffing's with Catholic Charities teams, which may include ECEAP, ECLIPSE, ABA, WISe, VIP, or other providers.
Participate in multi-system planning to ensure coordinated treatment and early learning intervention and education for identified children.
Facilitate multidisciplinary meetings with parents, referral sources, and allied service providers as needed.
Facilitate and participate in child and family staffing's and MDT meetings as required to ensure coordination of services within the classroom and with allied providers.
Ensure informal supports, schools, social workers, and allied services providers are included in the MDT.
Complete all required documentation.
Document all family and home visits, community meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings, staffing's, classroom consultations and other contacts on calendar daily.
Document all phone calls, family and home visits, contacts with allied service providers, classroom consultation, including date, time, persons present, and how it relates to the child/family plan. Documentation should occur within 24 hours in the child's record.
Maintain communication with assigned social workers and referral sources regarding child and family progress.
Complete documentation to support monthly billing details as assigned by the ECLIPSE Program Manager
Attend and participate in individual and group supervision.
Communicate directly with supervisor with any questions regarding the formulation or implementation of behavior management plans, treatment, etc.
Staff cases that require team coordination or therapeutic input with supervisor.
Communicate effectively by sharing concerns openly and honestly with appropriate staff members.
Participate in a minimum of every other week clinical supervision with a licensed mental health provider such as the Associate Director of Outpatient Services or other qualified/designated staff.
Observe confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Abide by Washington State law as a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect.
Document all Child Protective Service reports as required with review by supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Physical Requirements:
This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, as well as keyboard fingering, talking, hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 90% of the time.
Non-Physical Requirements:
Education
Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a related field
Experience
2 years' experience in Behavioral Health or Early Learning preferred
Special Skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Knowledge of evidenced-based and best practices in behavioral health with young children
Knowledge of Washington Administrative Code for Child Care Providers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated reflective practice skills with the ability to give and receive feedback
Value and respect all people, their family culture, heritage, language and beliefs
Maintain professional working relationships with childcare providers, community partners and stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Maintain confidentiality according to professional standards
Knowledge of service delivery area and resources
Knowledge of Ages and Stages Developmental Screening (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE), and other early childhood assessments beneficial
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Agency Affiliated Counselor or Licensed Mental Health therapist
Mental Health Professional credential preferred
Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider
TB Testing, Cleared Department of Early Learning Background check
Employment is conditional upon:
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being, and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting@catholiccharitiescw.org, we'd be happy to connect!
You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need