Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Jackson/Clinton County

Tanager Place; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Tanager is hiring an Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to support staff, children, and families in Linn County. The role involves mental health consultation in daycare settings, classroom visits, staff coaching, and parent training to promote healthy development.

Responsibilities include screening, assessment and referrals, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and fostering preventive services for at-risk children and families in a community-based nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field.
• Two years' previous direct experience in a mental health setting providing prevention services and/or mental health therapy to children and families.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Provide early childhood mental health consultation in classrooms and during home visits.
• Train and coach staff, and conduct parent trainings as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Screen, assess and refer children and families within a daycare setting.

Skills

Child mental health experience

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field

Job description

Job Details:

• Job Location: Med Quarter - Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Salary Range: $46,920.00 - $52,000.00 Salary
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

About Tanager

Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.

We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.

Position Overview

The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing mental health consultation and support to staff, children, and families. The Mental Health Consultant will perform a broad range of services, including early childhood mental health consultation in classrooms and during home visits, training and coaching of staff, parent training as well as screening, assessment and referral services for children and families within a daycare setting.

Why Choose Tanager?

Full-time employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Financial Security: Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
• Growth Support: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll
• And most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field
• Two years' previous direct experience in a mental health setting providing prevention services and/or mental health therapy to children and families
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Required Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.