Mental Health Professional (San Carlos Apache)

Job Description

Job Description

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

We are seeking to hire a full-time, experienced mental health professional who is looking for an expanded role as an early childhood mental health consultant to provide consultation services within early care and education settings.  Smart Support is a nationally recognized program comprised of mental health professionals who work within early care and education settings including center-based and home-based childcare centers, school district preschools, tribal preschools, and home visiting programs throughout our state. We partner with early childhood educators to enhance their understanding of and capacity to meet the mental health needs of young children living in urban, rural, and tribal communities. Watch this short video to learn more about the role.

Why choose us?

• Achieve a work/life balance with a full-time manageable caseload
• Receive weekly reflective supervision to support you in this new role
• Participate in a comprehensive onboarding program with a variety of professional development activities, including monthly professional book clubs and trauma and attachment training.
• Enjoy supportive and collaborative mental health work in an environment that supports the mental health of our staff

In this role you will:

• Engage in relationship-based work that supports healthy caregiver-child attachment relationships and encourage responsive, nurturing learning environments
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served
• Help providers understand the effects of stress and trauma on families and consider all levels of influence to support young children and their caregivers
• Assist providers with identification of behavioral or emotional needs of young children, through classroom observation and provide community resources as needed to the families they serve
• Collaborate with childcare staff, directors, and families to generate suggestions and strategies to promote optimal mental health in all children
• Provide training on overall social and emotional wellness with specific topics related to child development, emotional regulation, communication, self-care, and other related topics
• Join us in a state-wide effort to reduce preschool expulsion

If you don't think you can meet every qualification below, we still encourage you to apply. We value both current experience and future potential

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related.
• Degree must be eligible for licensure through the AZ Board of Behavioral Health
• Knowledge and utilization of attachment theory, resiliency and protective factors, and adult mental health principles is preferred
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Working with children ages birth to five and their families
• Post master's clinical experience

Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.

Learn more about working with us

Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values and benefits here.