Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Join us at Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc., where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on early childhood education. As an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, you'll work hand-in-hand with educators to enhance their ability to provide vital social-emotional support and reflective practices. Your role will be central in building mental health competencies, ensuring children thrive in nurturing environments. We're committed to fostering innovation and professional growth, creating a space where your career can flourish.

We offer a wealth of benefits that prioritize your well-being, including a 35-hour workweek, paid holidays, and a flexible schedule with one remote day per week. Our supportive culture includes vision and dental coverage, Early Fridays, and employer-funded Dependent Care or Health Reimbursement Accounts. At CCCN, your contributions are valued, and you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to empowering families and advancing early childhood education. Let's make a difference together. Compensation:

$31.97 - $34.72 hourly $58,200 - $63,200 when annualized

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with educators to develop and implement strategies that enhance social-emotional learning in early childhood settings.
• Provide expert guidance and support to teachers, helping them integrate mental health practices into their daily routines.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify the mental health needs of children and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for staff to build their capacity in fostering nurturing and supportive environments.
• Work closely with families to offer insights and resources that promote children's mental well-being at home and in school.
• Maintain detailed records of consultations and interventions, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Participate in team meetings to share insights and contribute to the continuous improvement of mental health programs and services.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related behavioral health or counseling field required
• Licensed or licensed-eligible clinicians preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young children (birth to age five) and/or families with young children
• Experience coaching, training, mentoring, or teaching adult learners
• Working knowledge of typical and atypical early childhood development, as well as infant and early childhood mental health principles and practices
• Must obtain endorsement from the New York State Association of Infant Mental Health (NYSAIMH) within one (1) year of employment.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally across Long Island as needed
• Experience working within early childhood settings preferred

About Company

Child Care Council of Nassau (CCCN) empowers families to access quality child care, advances innovative early childhood education, and supports professional development across the child care field.

Equal Opportunity Org: CCCN prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Why Work at CCCN? Our full-time finance roles offer a 35-hour workweek, paid holidays, mid-year and year-end office closures, one remote day per week, and Summer Fridays. Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, vision and dental coverage, life and disability insurance, supplemental Aflac coverage, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employer-funded Dependent Care or Health Reimbursement Accounts.

Join a mission-driven team supporting families and child care professionals every day. Schedule and benefits are subject to HR confirmation.