Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Kinder Konsulting; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel throughout Orange County

Job summary

Jobtailor in Orlando, FL seeks an experienced mental health consultant to support infants and young children in childcare centers and early learning programs. You will conduct assessments, coach staff, and collaborate with families to enhance social-emotional outcomes.

Requirements include a behavioral health master’s degree and licensure or progress toward licensure, with 3–5 years in relevant settings. Travel across Orange County is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field.
• Florida LMHC/LCSW/LMFT or registered intern in progress.
• 3–5 years of experience with infants, young children and families.
• Strong background in infant and early childhood mental health.
• Experience in childcare centers, preschools, Head Start, or similar settings.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Orange County.
• Advanced understanding of infant and early childhood development.
• Knowledge of social-emotional development and behavior in young children.
• Experience supporting children birth through five.
• Ability to assess underlying causes of challenging behaviors.
• Strong observation and assessment skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with directors, teachers, families, and community partners.
• Experience facilitating conversations with diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding of systems-level thinking and organizational change.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and early childhood service systems.
• Cultural humility and responsiveness when working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations and assessments.
• Provide coaching and consultation to teachers and childcare staff.
• Assist educators in understanding developmental, social, emotional, behavioral factors influencing children’s behavior.
• Collaborate with families to support children in home and school environments.
• Develop recommendations and action plans that support children, classrooms, and programs.
• Facilitate problem-solving meetings with teachers, families, and administrators.
• Assist programs in creating inclusive and relationship-based practices.
• Identify when children may benefit from additional mental health or developmental services and connect families with resources.
• Complete observations, assessments, reports, billing, and required documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in reflective consultation and professional development activities.
• Work within childcare centers and early learning programs throughout Orange County, independently or with the consultation team.
• Support teachers, families, and early childhood programs through systems-level consultation.

Skills

Observation

Coaching

Documentation

Behavioral Analysis

Action Plan Development

Social-Emotional Development

Infant Development

Systems-Level Thinking

Organizational Change

Community Resource Knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, MFT, or Psychology

Tools

LMHC/LCSW/LMFT Licenses

Registered Intern pursuing licensure

Job description

• Conduct classroom observations and assessments
• Partner with Center Directors and leadership teams to identify strengths, challenges, and opportunities for growth
• Support program-wide initiatives designed to improve social-emotional and behavioral outcomes
• Provide coaching and consultation to teachers and childcare staff
• Assist educators in understanding the developmental, social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors influencing children's behavior
• Collaborate with families to support children within their home and school environments
• Develop recommendations and action plans that support children, classrooms, and programs
• Facilitate problem-solving meetings with teachers, families, and administrators
• Assist programs in creating inclusive and relationship-based practices
• Identify when children may benefit from additional mental health or developmental services and connect families with appropriate community resources
• Complete observations, assessments, reports, billing, and required documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in reflective consultation and professional development activities
• Work within childcare centers and early learning programs throughout Orange County, independently or alongside the consultation team
• Support teachers, families, and early childhood programs through systems-level consultation rather than traditional outpatient therapy

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Registered Intern working toward licensure in Florida
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with infants, young children, and families
• Strong background in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• Experience working in childcare centers, preschools, schools, Head Start programs, or other community-based early childhood settings
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Orange County
• Advanced understanding of infant and early childhood development
• Knowledge of social-emotional development and behavior in young children
• Experience supporting children ages birth through five
• Ability to assess underlying causes of challenging behaviors
• Strong observation and assessment skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with directors, teachers, families, and community partners
• Experience facilitating and leading conversations with diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of systems-level thinking and organizational change
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of community resources and early childhood service systems
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Cultural humility and responsiveness when working with diverse populations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, with a strong ability to conduct assessments, provide coaching, and develop action plans that support children's social-emotional and behavioral outcomes. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with families, educators, and community partners to foster inclusive practices and facilitate systems-level consultation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling
• Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Strong Background in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
• Experience Working in Childcare Centers
• Strong Observation and Assessment Skills

Hard Skills

• Assessment
• Coaching
• Documentation
• Behavioral Analysis
• Action Plan Development
• Social-Emotional Development Knowledge
• Infant and Early Childhood Development Understanding
• Systems-Level Thinking
• Organizational Change Understanding
• Community Resource Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Cultural Humility
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Registered Intern Working Toward Licensure

Industry Keywords

• Childcare Centers
• Early Learning Programs
• Head Start Programs
• Community-Based Early Childhood Settings
• Diverse Populations