Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Child Care Council of Nassau, a non-profit organization committed to empowering families and fostering innovative early childhood education. We're looking for an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to be part of our Early Childhood Services Department. In this role, you'll collaborate directly with educators of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, helping to enhance their capacity in social-emotional support and reflective practices. Your work will be pivotal in building essential mental health competencies within early childhood settings, ensuring that each child thrives in a nurturing environment.

At the Child Care Council of Nassau, we value your professional growth and offer a supportive work culture. Enjoy a 35-hour workweek, paid holidays, and one remote day per week. With benefits like vision and dental coverage, Summer Fridays, and employer-funded Dependent Care or Health Reimbursement Accounts, we prioritize your well-being. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference in early childhood education, where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish.

Compensation:

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

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site consultation and support to early childhood program staff who work with infants, toddlers, and preschool age
• Support educators in creating socially and emotionally responsive classroom environments and implementing developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist educators in communicating effectively with families regarding children’s social-emotional development and behavioral concerns
• Promote staff wellness and reflective self-care practices
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to infant, toddler, and preschool age mental health, evidence-based practices, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), cultural responsiveness, and early childhood mental health assessment and intervention strategies
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation and data records
• Participate in external committees, task forces, and community meetings, as requested, to support and promote program goals
• Attend state-wide and regional meetings, trainings, and related events
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

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 is dedicated to empowering families with the guidance and resources needed to find high-quality childcare services, fostering the growth of innovative early childhood education in homes, centers, and schools, and supporting individuals on their journey to professional development and forward-thinking in this vital field.

CCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under local, state, and federal law.

Why work at CCCN? A 35-hour workweek, paid holidays, paid mid-year and year-end closures, one remote day per week, Summer Fridays, vision & dental coverage; voluntary life, AD&D, and long & short-term disability; identity theft protection; pet insurance; Aflac coverage guaranteed-issue life insurance and employer-funded Dependent Care or Health Reimbursement Accounts.