ABOUT THE ROLEThe Early Intervention Mental Health Therapist will provide mental health intervention to support children and their families from birth to 3 years old in home- or community-based program settings. Specifically, this position focuses on using a parent coaching model and utilizes evidence-based practices to support attachment-related concerns, impacts of trauma and social emotional delays as appropriate.

The Early Intervention Mental Health Therapist will work as a member of the larger Early Intervention team to support children from a whole child/whole family perspective with a focus on the integration of both physical and mental health services to support each unique child.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Provide services to children and families, offering parent participation during treatment to encourage parent involvement and training.
• Monitor treatment progress.
• Evaluate children for program qualification.
• Develop ongoing individualized goals and regular progress reports.
• Participate with team members on a regular basis and provide interdisciplinary consultations with other therapists as needed.
• Complete written daily treatment notes in a timely manner to document services rendered.
• Maintain records on each child as mandated to report progress.
• Include parents in decision making opportunities at progress report/reassessment periods.
• Monitor and track caseload requirements with ongoing new referrals.
• Participate in staff development/training opportunities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and professionals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• A fundamental understanding of current issues and challenges facing individuals from underserved communities including sensitivity to racial equity/diversity.
• Willingness to support team in delivery of evidence-based practices through reflective supervision and ongoing training.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Washington State professional license for providing Early Intervention services in Washington State (i.e., LMHC, LMFT, LICSW), or related associate license.
• Infant and child CPR, first aid, and bloodborne pathogens training within 90 days of hire.
• Must have valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Pass Washington State DSHS criminal history and background check and FBI fingerprint check if not in state for more than the past 3 years.
• Able to work independently.
• Must possess a positive attitude and friendly manner with strong verbal and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSWe are dedicated to recruiting candidates who reflect the diversity and lived experiences of the communities we serve. Multilingual and multicultural candidates are encouraged to apply! In addition to position specific qualifications, preferable skills include:

• Reflective Consultation experience.
• Certified as a Promoting First Relationships provider (or eligible to become certified upon hire).
• Infant Mental Health Endorsement level III or higher or ability to obtain.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish highly desired.

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $61,850 - $107,100 annually DOE for external candidates. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive 10 days of vacation leave each year, three personal days each year, and will accrue one sick day per month (pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees will also enjoy 14 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We also offer EAP and mental health benefits.