What are the responsibilities and job description for the Request for Proposals - Mental Health Consultant position at Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc.?
Request for Proposals - Mental Health Consultant at Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc.
Application Deadline
5/15/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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$16.90 - $100.00 Per Hour
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. operates a Head Start and Early Head Start program that provides comprehensive integrated services to children from birth to five years of age and is currently accepting bids for a Licensed Mental Health Consultant to provide support for the emotional, behavioral, and social development of children and families. Services to be provided from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Hours to be negotiated. Requirements and Specifications: • Licenses as a psychologist, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, educational psychologist, professional counselor, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or psychiatrist. • Training and experience working with prenatal-to-five population. • Clearance from the California Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index • Documentation of TB clearance, Tdap, MMR, and Influenza Immunizations (or flu vaccine waiver) • Verification of Liability Insurance Scope of Work: • Build collaborative relationships among staff, children, and parents to support mental wellness • Conduct monthly scheduled on-site center/classroom visits for consultations, training provided to parents and staff, direct classroom observations, or parent/staff consultations, interventions provided to children and families, and social-emotional activities. • Observe and assess children in the classroom setting and provide intervention when necessary • Conduct interviews with parents and teaching staff for holistic assessment • Document all consultations, observation and trainings on the appropriate forms • Provide anticipatory guidance on child development and behavior • Refer families to appropriate community resources • Promote healthy parent-child relationships and model effective behavior management • Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings and provide social-emotional support and service linkage. • Conduct the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening wi
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Salary : $17 - $100