Behavioral Health and Wellness Specialist

Children's Institute, Inc.; United States; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 79 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII) seeks a qualified professional to deliver school-based early childhood mental health consultation for 0-5 populations in Head Start programs.

You will collaborate with teachers, caregivers, and home visitors to support social-emotional development and address behavioral health needs. The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field, licensure or registration (LCSW or MFT), and the ability to travel extensively.

Qualificações

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a classroom behaviorist specializing in work with young children 0-5 and their families.
• Master’s degree in Behavior Science, Psychology or related field and advanced knowledge of child development and Behavior.
• Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
• Travel extensively (> 50% of the time).
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with assessment of young children’s social and emotional functioning.
• Experience with group dynamics and intervention with children.
• Ability to host reflective supervisions with individuals and groups.
• Familiarity with EHS performance standards and CDE regulations.
• Maintains patient privacy and protects PHI.
• Participates in performance quality improvement activities.
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the service population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
• Understands CII’s philosophy and mission.

Responsabilidades

• Provides school-based mental health consultation to children 0-5 in CII’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
• Collaborates with caregivers, teachers, family services, and home visitors to address mental health concerns.
• May include home-based services through Early Head Start option.
• Observes settings and provides programmatic consultation to promote social-emotional development.
• Maintains records, case notes, and reports; participates in clinical supervision.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual Spanish/English

Verbal & written communication

Independent work ability

Confidentiality & ethics

Formação académica

Master’s degree in Behavior Science or Psychology

Licensure or registration (LCSW, MFT)

Ferramentas

Word

Excel

Email

Database software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

DUTIES SUMMARY

Provides school-based early childhood mental health consultation services to children/families of children 0-5 enrolled in CII’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Works in collaboration with caregivers, teachers, family services workers, and home visitors to address mental health concerns that arise in the children serviced by our program. Service delivery may also include home based services through our Early Head Start home-based option.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must spend over 50% of their time on these duties.

Early Childhood Education Mental Health Consultation

• Uses independent judgment and discretion to gather information, assess needs and formulate appropriate therapeutic interventions to be implemented with children referred for behavioral health consultation services.
• Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required.
• Facilitates reflective supervision with field staff and teachers in conjunction with Early Childhood mental health consultation.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision.

Programmatic Consultation

• Observes early childhood settings to become familiar with the program offered to children.
• Provides consultation to center and or home based staff on programmatic practices that affect and promote the social emotional development of children enrolled.
• Meets regularly with the Early Childhood Services staff and the Site Supervisors to address programmatic concerns.
• Discusses effective mechanisms of working with parents.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Maintains up-to-date records.
• Provides training workshops on selected topics as needed.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a classroom behaviorist specializing in work with young children 0-5 and their families.

Master’s degree in Behavior Science, Psychology or related field and advanced knowledge of child development and Behavior.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses a valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
• Required to travel extensively (> 50% of the time).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Spanish / English bilingual preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with assessment of young children’s social and emotional functioning.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of group dynamics and intervention with children.
• Ability to host reflective supervisions with individuals and groups.
• Familiarity with the EHS performance standards and CDE regulations.
• Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
• Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
• Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Licensure or registration with the Behavioral Science Board (LCSW, MFT)

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must have intermediate knowledge proficiency of computer programs in a Windows environment, including Word, Excel, and E-mail.
• Database software

VISION REQUIREMENTS

No special vision requirements.

NOISE LEVEL

Moderate noise

REQUIRED TRAINING

• New Hire Orientation AB-1343: Sexual Harassment Prevention training
• Mandated Reporter CPR/First Aide

COMPENSATION

Compensation: $70,304.00 USD - $78,936.00 USD In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.

BENEFITS

• Generous paid PTO, plus 10 paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and qualified dependents
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer contribution for eligible employees
• Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
• Opportunity for growth & advancement
• Professional development & continued training
• Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities

CONTINGENCIES

• Influenza immunization or declination
• COVID-19, MMR and Tdap immunizations
• Education verification
• Reference check
• Background fingerprint clearance (FBI, DOJ, CACI) conducted by the California Department of Social Services
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Tuberculosis screening

Children’s Institute (CII) believes that all children and families have boundless potential to achieve emotional well-being and educational success, which build pathways to economic mobility and lifelong health. Using a whole family, two-generation approach, CII offers education, counseling services, parenting support, convening spaces and enrichment programs in the community, at our early education centers, K-12 schools, and neighborhood hubs. Our employees value passion, partnership, innovation and equity. If meaningful work and a vibrant culture are important to you, you're in the right place. Join our team and change the world! CII promotes and fosters equity and inclusion in our workplace and in our communities. We strive to embed these values in our agency-wide decisions and our talent practices so that we create equal opportunities for everyone.