Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Be a part of a resilient community that values mental health! Together, we can invest in young children now, to build successful adults later.

Tykes & Teens is synonymous with quality care- join the team and provide mental health services for children and their families in your community! Our work is dynamic and rewarding, so consider this career opportunity an invitation to help us make a big change! The Childhood Mental Health Consultant creates a nurturing environment that advances social-emotional and behavioral health outcomes among children ages 0 to 5 years old through the advancement of early childhood professionals in early childhood education programs.

The consultant works to promote mental health wellness in young children by increasing the capacity of adult caregivers to support children's social and emotional needs.

The ECMHC program broadly seeks to increase child and caregiver resilience, while reducing challenging behaviors (including those that lead to suspensions and expulsions) by utilizing evidence-based best practices;

providing early identification of behavioral concerns; and making referrals to appropriate community services. In addition, ECMHCs may also provide critical ancillary activities including, supporting the development of Leadership teams at early childhood education programs, parent education, and site / program training on topics related to social-emotional development and well being of young children.

Tykes & Teens is a CE-Broker supported organization and we provide over 12 hours of continued education per year in addition to weekly staffing to support your clinical growth.

We also provide f ree Clinical Supervision toward licensure. The experience you will bring : Master’s degree preferred, in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, early childhood development or related field and a minimum of 2 years' work experience in the delivery of early childhood practices, adult learning and / or early childhood education programs system changes Bilingual (English / Spanish / Haitian) is a plus, but not required.

A valid Florida driver’s license and auto liability insurance is required. An ability to work in a team environment. The pay range is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Benefits : 401(k) Dental Insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Contract Tykes & Teens is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All Tykes & Teens employees require successful completion of all criminal background checks. We look forward to meeting you! Powered by JazzHR