Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Harbor is seeking an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to join the team in Toledo! This position is responsible for assessing children in childcare settings consistent with an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMH) approach, provides social and emotional coaching and modeling to childcare centers, and provides IECMH trainings for staff at centers.

Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Child and Family Studies, Education, or related degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Basic, knowledge, experience and demonstrated level of skill in early childhood development, early care and education and early childhood mental health.
• Strong attention to detail and be self-motivated and organized, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.

Licensure and Certifications:

• Ohio ECMH Professional Credential once eligible.
• May be required to earn Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS) certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
• When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional license in Ohio preferred (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, etc.).  
• Experience in IECMH.
• Understanding in childcare center support and appropriate curriculum and development.
• Knowledge of Ohio Prevention systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:

1. Establishes & maintains a professional working relationship with partners in the community, including early childhood providers and program administrators
2. Provides Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMH) services to childcare centers, children, families, and early education staff. Offer individual and programmatic consultation to early care and education providers using evidence-based and evidence-informed mental health strategies.
3. Provides on-site coaching and modeling to early childhood staff to support positive behavior management and promote healthy social-emotional development..
4. Assess children in early care and education settings to identify social, emotional, behavioral, or developmental needs.
5. Support childcare staff in developing and implementing individualized strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and improve classroom climate.
6. Act as a liaison among families, childcare providers, and other community agencies to promote coordinated care.
7. Assist in the development, distribution, and use of educational materials related to early childhood mental health and child development.
8. Collects and enters data as required by ODMHAS into prescribed data systems.
9. Participates in Ohio Approved training on early childhood specific topics for ECMH credential.
10. Attends as scheduled and participates in supervision, team meetings, professional development, First Aid/CPR training and serves on agency committees, as appropriate.
11. Participates in reflective supervision, including being on time and coming prepared to discuss experiences or dilemmas, maintaining an openness to feedback, developing awareness of internal response to work, exploring impact of internal beliefs on the work, allowing support and reflecting on the supervision experience to enhance professional practice and personal growth.
12. Participates in implementation of grant funded/contract programs and maintains records in compliance with grant requirements. Appropriately documents services and provides to engaged parties, including families and childcare centers.
13. Gathers data and assists in preparing reports for funding sources as assigned.
14. Manages assigned caseload in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with Harbor’s policies and procedures.
15. Participates in staff meetings, team meetings, clinical meetings, mandatory training sessions, and continuing education opportunities.
16. Ensure that all services are provided in a culturally responsive, inclusive, and family centered manner.
17. Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies.
18. Facilitates referrals to appropriate resources when indicated.
19. Completes billable/contracted clinical services as assigned.
20. When completing documentation for billable clinical services:
    1. Develops and updates treatment plan and notation as appropriate
    2. Responsible for accurate and timely documentation, which may include but is not limited to activity/progress notes, treatment plans, incident report forms, other forms as necessary
    3. Completes documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor

About Harbor:

• A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
• 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
• Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!

Why Work for Harbor?

It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include: 

• • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
  • Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
  • Clinical supervision hours offered
  • Ability to make a difference in your community!