Mental Health Consultant - Early Learning

Mental Health Consultant - Early Learning

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Working with designated children from birth to age five receiving services in the ECLIPSE program, the Early Learning Mental Health Consultant provides assessment and child and family goals, assists in determining eligibility for services and need for referrals to other community resources. The consultant also observes and consults in classrooms to implement behavior plans in the child’s designated classroom.

• Provide screening and assessment of children: screen ECLIPSE children with designated tools, observe the parent‑child interaction, help develop an individual care plan and classroom behavior plan.
• Provide biopsychosocial assessment of child and family to assess strengths and needs.
• Provide ongoing treatment with ECLIPSE children and families: coaching/consultation supports, positive parenting skills, implementing behavior plans consistent with the classroom; coach ECLIPSE Home Visitors; coordinate with family, teaching staff, allied service providers and home visitors to plan transitions.
• Provide classroom support and follow‑up: establish collaborative relationships with teachers and teacher assistants; observe and consult in classroom as needed; reinforce and implement behavioral health practices.
• Facilitate staffings with Catholic Charities teams and multidisciplinary meetings with parents, referral sources and allied service providers.
• Complete all required documentation: document visits, meetings, contacts in child’s records within 24 hours; maintain communication with social workers and referral sources; support monthly billing details.
• Attend and participate in supervision: communicate with supervisor, participate in clinical supervision with licensed mental health provider.
• Observe confidentiality: obey law as mandatory reporter, document Child Protective Service reports.

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or a related field leading to eligibility for clinical licensure — required.
• Two years of experience in behavioral health or early learning preferred; related experience may include counseling, case management, teaching, childcare.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based, trauma‑informed best practices in behavioral health with young children.
• Knowledge of Washington Administrative Code for Child Care Providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated reflective practice skills with the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Respect for all people, families, cultures, heritage, language and beliefs.
• Professional working relationships with childcare providers, community partners and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintain confidentiality according to professional standards.
• Knowledge of service delivery area and resources.
• Knowledge of Ages and Stages Developmental Screening (ASQ‑3, ASQ‑SE) and other early childhood assessments (beneficial).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

• Must have or be able to obtain upon hire one of the following credentials with Washington State Department of Health or Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction:
  Mental Health Counselor or Associate (LMHC or LMHCA), Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate (LMFT or LMFTA), Independent Clinical Social Worker or Associate (LICSW or LICSWA).
• Licensed Agency Affiliated Counselor (LAAC) credential.
• Educational Staff Associate certificate as School Counselor, School Social Worker, or School Psychologist.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State.
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities liability insurance provider.

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.
• TB testing and Early Learning background check.

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm

$80,000–$90,000 depending on experience.

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days…