Reflective Practice Mentor (60% FTE & Remote)

WestEd; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reflective Practice Mentor to join their Early Childhood Intervention team. This role involves applying clinical expertise to enhance mental health consultation services across California’s early education programs. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in mental health and a strong background in reflective practice, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders, design impactful training activities, and support the professional development of project staff. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable populations and thrive in a dynamic team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mental health with clinical licensure required.
• 10+ years of experience in early childhood systems and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health consultation services for early education programs.
• Design and implement reflective practice activities statewide.

Skills

Reflective Practice Expertise

Clinical Consultation

Collaboration

Professional Development Facilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in Mental Health or Related Field

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Box

Smartsheet

Zoom

Job description

About WestEd

As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in education, health, and justice, our teams enhance community and school district capacity to prioritize impact—asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices tailored to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

WestEd supports individual initiative, excellence, and hard work in our hiring and work practices. We comply with all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws, as well as OFCCP requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

Special Notice: While WestEd offers the option to work at our facilities, many roles allow for remote work for convenience. The decision to permit remote work depends on the position's requirements.

Content Area or Department:

WestEd’s Early Childhood Intervention, Mental Health and Inclusion (ECIMHI) team provides training and technical assistance in policy development, research translation, systems evaluation, and implementation of evidence-based practices to support infants, toddlers, young children, and their families. The team collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies to transform early childhood programs and systems, leveraging research-informed strategies and stakeholder engagement to build capacity and improve outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations.

As part of the California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network, the Reflective Practice Mentor will work with the Project Director to co-lead the Reflection Practice and Supervision team responsible for developing and implementing reflective practice across a statewide project. The ideal candidate will be endorsed by the California Center for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health and have demonstrated experience in providing and receiving reflective practice.

Priority will be given to candidates with experience navigating programs and communities often underrepresented in the infant and early childhood mental health workforce, bringing diverse lived experiences that emphasize inclusion of different voices and perspectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Apply clinical and reflective practice expertise to provide infant and early childhood mental health consultation services, supports, and resources for California’s child care and early education programs, as well as for the IECMH workforce.
2. Participate in designing, developing, and implementing reflective practice activities across various service levels and in statewide workforce capacity-building efforts.
3. Support the integration of the Diversity Informed Tenets of Infant Mental Health and the Consultative Stance into all activities and deliverables.
4. Facilitate ongoing professional development for project staff engaged in reflective practice.
5. Provide reflective practice supervision and support to Reflective Practice Facilitators.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mental health or related field with clinical licensure.
• Endorsed by the California Center for Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health as a Reflective Practice Mentor (RPM) or Reflective Practice Facilitator II (RPF II), or eligible for RPM endorsement.
• At least 10 years of experience in providing/receiving reflective practice and supervision.
• At least 10 years of experience working within early childhood systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team.
• Proficiency in common software applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Box, Smartsheet, and Zoom.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.

*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. in accordance with law.

Additional: WestEd conducts criminal background and education verification for all new hires. Employment is contingent upon a clear background check.