Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to promote social-emotional wellness in early childhood settings through education, consultation, and trauma-informed support in Lebanon, OH.

As the region’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider, GCBHS serves over 30,000 individuals annually through a wide array of programs and services. With over 700 dedicated employees, we are committed to empowering lives and strengthening communities.

Why Work at GCBHS?

• Named a Top Workplace every year since 2010
• Generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with agency match
• Tuition Assistance ($1,250–$2,500/semester)
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Free CEUs and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance

Position Overview
As a Prevention Specialist, you will serve young children and families by partnering with early childhood education providers—including Head Start programs, childcare centers, and preschools—to promote positive social-emotional development.

Key Responsibilities for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

• Conduct classroom observations and provide behavior management consultation
• Teach social-emotional lessons to small groups and classrooms
• Develop individualized support plans in collaboration with educators and families
• Refer families to community-based services as needed
• Lead trainings on trauma, ACEs, resilience, parenting, and mental health
• Represent GCBHS at community meetings and stakeholder events

Position Requirements for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field
• Ohio Teaching License or LSW, LPC is required
• Ability to obtain Early Childhood Mental Health Credential within 2 years
• Additional credentials preferred:
  • Infant Mental Health Practitioner Credential
  • Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health First Aid, or QPR certificates

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of early childhood development
• Culturally competent and trauma-informed practice
• Strong communication, collaboration, and active listening skills
• Ability to work independently and across interdisciplinary teams
• Comfort traveling between program sites

GCBHS incorporates principles of trauma-informed care in all services. We value cultural sensitivity and strive to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff. Prior training or experience in trauma care is highly valued.

GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every year since 2010. Learn more at
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