Mental Health Consultant (Pinal County)

Background Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. Our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time. Why choose us? Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development. 401(k) matching every paycheck and generous paid time off. Manageable part‑time caseloads to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Weekly reflective supervision to support your new role. Comprehensive onboarding with professional development activities, including monthly book clubs, trauma, and attachment training. Involvement in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in the workplace. Supportive, collaborative mental health work that prioritizes staff well‑being. Job title: Mental Health Consultant (Pinal County) We are seeking to hire a full‑time experienced mental health professional to provide consultation services within early care and education settings. This role involves working with center‑based and home‑based childcare centers, school district preschools, and home visiting programs across Pinal County to enhance educators’ capacity to meet the mental health needs of young children in urban, rural, and tribal communities. In This Role You Will: Engage in relationship‑based work that supports healthy caregiver‑child attachment relationships and encourages responsive, nurturing learning environments. Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served. Help providers understand the effects of stress and trauma on families and consider all levels of influence to support young children and their caregivers. Assist providers with identification of behavioral or emotional needs of young children through classroom observation and provide community resources as needed. Collaborate with childcare staff, directors, and families to generate suggestions and trauma‑informed strategies to promote optimal mental health in all children. Provide training on overall social and emotional wellness with specific topics related to child development, emotional regulation, communication, self‑care, and other related areas. Join us in a statewide effort to reduce preschool expulsion. What It Takes: Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field. Degree eligible for licensure through the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Insured, reliable vehicle and a valid Arizona driver’s license. Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or qualifying for a Level One card. DES Criminal Affidavit. AZ DHS Criminal History Affidavit. FPC DPS Verification. Preferred Candidates Will Have: Knowledge and utilization of attachment theory, trauma‑informed approach and adult mental health principles. Experience working with children ages birth to five and their families. At least one year of post‑master’s clinical experience. Knowledge of NAEYC Code of Ethics. Vaccination Policy SWHD takes the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve very seriously. We strongly believe vaccination is a critical safety measure to protect each of us and the communities we serve. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southwest Human Development