Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Clinical Associate Consultant

Overview The Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Clinical Associate Consultant is a fully integrated staff role dedicated to promoting the social and emotional development of children from birth through age eight. This role works directly with parents, caregivers, and childcare providers to deliver evidence-informed behavioral consultation rooted in reflective, relationship-based practices tailored to individual needs. Drawing on clinical training, the IECMH Clinical Associate Consultant supports thecaseconceptualization andbuildstrong partnerships with caregiving adults. Through these relationships, this role helps caregivers gain insight into children’s needs and develop individualized support plans and intervention strategies. As part of a multidisciplinary team within the Mental and Behavioral Health Continuum of Care, the role focuses on strengthening adult capacities to nurture healthy child development. This pre-licensedposition may allow candidates toaccruesupervised hours toward California licensurein accordance withBoard of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements. Aligned with the Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development’s model, it is a staff role, not an independent contractor or external consultant. Learn more about YMCA Community Support Services programsCLICKHEREFor more on Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Work Designation Hybrid (must work within San Diego County Region) Meet twice a month for staff meetings, trainings, an department events Please note that the work designation may change based on business needs. Program Summary The IECMH Consultation team supports young children ages 0-8 while supporting caregivers at both home and school to: understand the meaning of challenging behavior, identify and implement strategies to support at home and school setting, and increase capacity building for caregivers. Responsibilities Provide evidence-based IECMH consultation at child/family, classroom, and program levels, following YMCA’sworkflow, caseload expectations, andtimelines Conduct social and emotional assessments, screenings, and observations in natural settings toinform individualized support plans Collaborate with families and early care providers to design, implement, andmonitorstrategies that respondto individual needs and promote holistic child development (birth–age 8) Educate and support caregivers and staff on child development, mental health, and treatmentplanning, including guidance on selecting quality early learning settings Facilitate workshops and trainings for families and providers to strengthen community-wide understandingand application of IECMH best practices Build andmaintainwarm, collaborative relationships with families, providers, and community partners tofoster trust and engagement Participate in reflective practice, case consultation, and cross-departmental collaboration to ensure continuityof care and program integration Maintainaccurate,timelydocumentation and track program data tomonitoroutcomes, meetgrant deliverables, and support quality improvement Engage in professional development, share learnings with the team, andparticipatein outreach eventsto promote YMCA Youth & Family Services programs Contribute to program development by fostering a collaborative, adaptable team dynamic that respondsto evolving community needs Other duties asassigned Travel Requirements Must have access to reliable transportation to travel regularly throughout San Diego County Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel Qualifications Education Master’s Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work (ASW) or Professional ClinicalCounselor isrequiredAND, Years of Experience A minimum of three (3) years of experience in any of the following or a combination thereof: Direct service or case management with young children and their families Working in early childhood settings, such as early education, home visiting, family support programs Coaching, training, or consultation provided to early childhood professionals Application of knowledge of early childhood systems, developmental milestones, and community resources Working with children—including those with developmental disabilities—adolescents, and families with a variety of experiences Professional experience in early childhood environments such as childcare centers, preschools, Head Start/Early Head Start programs, home visiting, or family childcare settings, with emphasis on the social and emotional development of children License & Certification Registration as an Associate with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences required Job Competencies Strong understanding of infant and early childhood mental health, social-emotional development, andbehavior support strategies Ability to support families, childcare providers, and staff in emotionally challenging circumstances withempathy and professionalism Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills for interacting effectively with children, families, coworkers,and community partners Strong collaboration skills for navigating complex systems and working with community partnersand interdisciplinary teams Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills; detail-oriented anddependable. Self-motivated, proactive, and flexible; able to work independently while navigating shifting prioritiesand minimal supervision Self-aware and open to feedback; engages in reflective practice and continuouslearning Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from all backgrounds andcommunities Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and capable ofmaintainingorganized, professionaldocumentation Ability to respond to emergencies, lift 25–50 pounds, andparticipatein physical group activities; must sit ata computer for extended periods Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support trainings, events, or presentations asneeded Pre‑Hire Contingencies Licensing, statelawand our government funders arerequired that all staff (hybrid, remote, or onsite) within YMCA San Diego County are fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrestnotifications CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, within30 daysof hire, and mustbe from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute Position may requireadditionalclearancesin order tocomply withallprogram, licensing, state law, and fundingrequirements: Negative TB test results obtained within the past one year, prior to first day, and annually thereafter, asrequired Exclusion and Debarment checks prior to first day and monthly thereafter YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal historypursuant tothe San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need todiscloseyour criminal history orparticipatein a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement. Pay Range USD $29.94 - USD $35.93 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of San Diego County