Mental Health Consultant

Collaborative for Educational Services; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits per CES Handbook

Job summary

Collaborative for Educational Services is seeking dedicated Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants to support educators, young children, and families across the Western region of Massachusetts. This part-time role involves onsite classroom observations, family visits, crisis intervention, and professional development for trauma-informed practices.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Mental Health or related field, with LICSW licensure preferred and a proven

Qualifications

• Master's-level degree in Early Childhood Mental Health, Early Childhood Development, Education, or a closely related field.
• LICSW licensure is preferred and may be required.
• Strong communication skills with educators, families, and community partners.
• Experience engaging hard-to-reach families and providing crisis support.

Responsibilities

• Onsite observations and co-create behavioral success plans with educators.
• Deliver confidential home, virtual, or community visits to guide positive behavior strategies.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention in licensed early education settings.
• Design and lead workshops on trauma-informed practices for early educators.
• Connect families with community resources and referrals for evaluations or mental health care.

Skills

Early childhood development

Observation & assessment

Adult learning facilitation

Collaboration with educators

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Mental Health

LICSW licensure (preferred)

Tools

LICSW certification tools (if applicable)

Job description

NORTHAMPTON ECMH Mental Health Consultant Description Supporting Strong Foundations in Early Childhood We are seeking dedicated, mission-driven Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants to support educators, young children, and families across the Western region of Massachusetts. You will partner directly with early education programs and families to create supportive environments where every child can thrive.

Part-time positions are open in Berkshire County (1), Western Worcester County, Hampshire/Franklin Counties (1).

What You Will Do

• Onsite Consultation: Conduct classroom observations, co-create behavioral success plans, and partner directly with educators to meet children?s social-emotional needs using research-based practices.
• Support Families: Deliver confidential home, virtual, or community-based family visits to guide positive behavior strategies, strengthen stability, and connect parents with vital resources.
• Deliver Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate, grounded support in licensed early education settings during challenging situations to stabilize classrooms and prevent suspensions or expulsions.
• Facilitate Professional Development: Design and lead interactive workshops that help early childhood educators integrate trauma-informed practices and new skills into their daily work.
• Connect Community Resources: Serve as a parenting resource specialist, facilitate referrals for specialized evaluations or mental health care, and build strong cross-agency networks for families.

Qualifications

We need compassionate, strengths-based professionals who thrive when collaborating with educators, parents, and community partners. You should bring deep expertise in early childhood development, strong communication skills, and a dedication to helping hard-to-reach or at-risk families access the support they need.

Degree: Master?s-level degree in Early Childhood Mental Health, Early Childhood Development, Education, or a closely related field.

Licensure: Valid driver?s license and access to a reliable vehicle for regional travel.

Expertise: Strong problem-solving abilities, skilled in strengths-based approaches, child observation, behavioral success planning, and adult learning facilitation.

Experience (Highly Preferred): Hands-on experience working directly with young children and families, conducting family outreach, and navigating community mental health resources.

Preferred Experience: Current licensure or certification as an LICSW with early childhood experience, alongside background delivering workshops or training to adult learners.

Terms of Employment

Schedule: Part-time (depending on communities served). Includes occasional evening meetings or workshops.

Berkshire County (25 hours/week). Worcester County - Western Corridor (18 Hours/week). Hampshire And Franklin Counties (18 Hours/week).

Salary Range: $27.00 ? $30.00 per hour.

Benefits: Available as outlined in the CES Handbook.