Infant / Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

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Boyer Children's Clinic is currently seeking an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Therapist to join our team! Boyer provides medical, therapy, special education, and family services to infants and young children with developmental delays and disabilities, and their families. For more information, visit this role, you will provide specialized mental health services to infants, toddlers, and their caregivers, supporting children's social-emotional development, behavioral health, and overall well-being. You will use developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based approaches to assessment, therapy, consultation, and caregiver support.

You will also partner with the Education & Early Relational Health Department Manager to help expand Boyer's infant mental health programming and support the ongoing development of mental health skills across our early intervention team.

Our Commitment to Equity

At Boyer, we are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. The IECMH Therapist will advance this commitment through culturally responsive services and equitable access for children and families from diverse backgrounds.

What You'll Do

Assessment and Therapeutic Services

• Provide evidence-based mental health assessments and therapeutic services to infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
• Assess children's social-emotional, behavioral, developmental, and relational functioning.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, family priorities, and developmental needs.
• Monitor progress, adjust interventions as needed, and maintain timely, accurate documentation.

Caregiver Partnership and Coordinated Care

• Partner with caregivers to identify strengths, concerns, and goals and develop practical strategies to support their child's well-being.
• Provide trauma-informed support to children and families experiencing stress, trauma, transitions, or other adverse experiences.
• Collaborate with therapists, Development Specialist Educators, and Family Resource Coordinators to provide coordinated, family-centered care.
• Provide outreach, education, and consultation to families and community partners regarding infant and early childhood mental health as needed.

Program Development and Team Learning

• Partner with the department manager to support the development and expansion of Boyer's infant mental health programming.
• Support Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) providers in strengthening their infant mental health skills by tracking and promoting relevant training and endorsement opportunities.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing professional development. xhyhwjd

Perform other duties as assigned.