Licensed Mental Health Consultant-EHS CCP (Part Time|$55/hr)

United Way Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Miami is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Consultant to provide mental health consultation within our Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) program. The role requires on-site visits at partner locations, collaboration with families and staff, and trauma-informed, family-centered support for children and families.

Responsibilities include classroom observations, guidance to staff on developmental and behavioral concerns, and coordination with community mental health

Qualifications

• Active Florida license as LCSW/LMHC/LMFT or equivalent.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, and young children and families.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and behavioral health.
• Experience applying trauma-informed and family-centered practices.
• Familiarity with DECA, PSI, and Head Start data/documentation tools.
• Experience with ChildPlus or similar system is preferred.
• Excellent communication, consultation, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations and provide consultation to support children’s social-emotional development.
• Guide teaching staff regarding developmental and behavioral concerns, screenings, and individualized support strategies.
• Consult with families and teachers regarding children’s social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Support the use and interpretation of screening tools, including DECA.
• Participate in child reviews, parent meetings, and staff trainings.
• Provide recommendations to promote positive classroom environments and responsive caregiving.
• Support referrals and connections to community mental health resources.
• Maintain timely documentation of consultations and interventions in ChildPlus.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and professionals to promote positive outcomes.
• Provide trauma-informed, family-centered consultation and support.
• Conduct required monthly on-site visits at each partner location.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Trauma-informed practices

Education

Florida licensed mental health professional

Tools

ChildPlus

DECA

PSI

Job description

Description

Salary: $55/hour

Hours: 20–40 hours per week, based on program needs and workload

Schedule: Must be available to conduct 1-hour on-site visits at least once per month at each EHS-CCP partner location, between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with flexible hours for meetings, documentation, consultation, and other program needs.

United Way Miami is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Consultant to provide mental health consultation and support to children, families, and staff within our Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations and provide consultation to support children’s social-emotional development and well-being.
• Guide teaching staff regarding developmental and behavioral concerns, screenings, and individualized support strategies.
• Consult with families and teachers regarding children’s social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Support the use and interpretation of developmental and social-emotional screening tools, including DECA.
• Participate in child reviews, parent meetings, case consultations, and staff trainings.
• Provide recommendations and strategies to promote positive classroom environments and responsive caregiving practices.
• Support referrals, service coordination, and connections to community mental health and developmental resources.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of consultations, observations, interventions, and follow-up activities in ChildPlus.
• Collaborate with EHS-CCP staff, families, community providers, and other professionals to promote positive outcomes for children and families.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered consultation and support.
• Conduct required monthly on-site visits at each EHS-CCP partner location and provide consultation based on program and site needs.

Requirements

• Active Florida professional license as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent licensed mental health professional.
• Specialized experience working with infants, toddlers, young children, and their families.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development, infant and early childhood mental health, social-emotional development, and behavioral health.
• Experience applying trauma-informed and family-centered practices.
• Familiarity with developmental and social-emotional screening tools such as DECA, and PSI.
• Experience with ChildPlus or a similar Head Start data/documentation system preferred.
• Excellent communication, consultation, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse children, families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in Head Start, Early Head Start, early childhood education, or child care settings strongly preferred.