Mental Health Consultant Bilingual (Spanish) Infant and Early Childhood
Company: CALM
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:Licensed clinicians are eligible for up to $50,000
in student loan forgiveness because CALM is an NHSC approved
site.This is an in-person position.Calm is seeking an experienced
bilingual (Spanish) mental health professional with a master's
degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and
family therapy. CALM Mental Health Consultants receive specialized
training to provide mental health consultation services to early
childhood education settings through an evidence-based consultation
model. In collaboration with consultees (teachers, caregivers,
childcare providers), consultants work to promote equity and build
adult capacity to support the social and emotional development of
the infants and young children they serve, some of whom may exhibit
challenging behaviors, and build strong school/home
alliances.Essential Duties and Responsibilities for the Early
Childhood Mental Health Consultant Bilingual (Spanish):---
Collaborate with caregivers and program to staff to promote
equitable, warm, and trusting relationships, consistent routines,
and development-enhancing interactions that positively impact
classroom and home environments.--- Partner respectfully with
families and staff to understand the context and nature of a
particular family's life to enhance the child and family's
wellbeing.--- Conduct classroom observations to assess classroom
culture, daily routines, parent-staff relationships, transitions,
challenging behaviors and use findings to support staff.---
Collaborates with teaching teams and families to guide
developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions for
children.--- Enhance programmatic functioning by assisting program
administrators and/or staff in considering their program's overall
social and emotional climate.--- Provide individual and group
opportunities for staff to engage in reflective practice.--- Meet
regularly with teaching staff and program administrators to review
information and feedback about outcomes of, and satisfaction with,
consultation services.--- Participate in evaluation efforts and
commit to continuous quality improvement by incorporating feedback
and outcome data into the provision of services.--- Coordinate and
provide trauma-informed staff trainings related to social-emotional
and mental health issues.--- Create a shared understanding of the
effects of trauma and adversity, including oppression,
discrimination, racism, and gender inequity on the developing
brain.Requirements:Education and/or Experience:--- Master's degree
required; must be an AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC. Graduate
students may be considered for this position. Would consider
Bachelor's level candidate with 7+ years' experience in early care
and education.--- A Minimum of two years' experience working in
community setting providing services to young children and
families.--- Experience working in either a private or
public-school site environment preferred.Qualifications:---
Bilingual in English and Spanish required.--- Demonstrate knowledge
and expertise in child development, infant and early childhood
mental health, and familiarity with evidence-based practices
related to infant and early childhood mental health.--- Ability to
have a warm and empathetic interpersonal style to establish
trusting relationships with children, parents, teaching staff, and
community organizations.--- Must have the ability and desire to
provide services that are relevant to the culture of the family.---
Ability to assess and continually improve services delivered as
part of a multi-disciplinary team.--- Ability to speak, read,
write, and understand English and Spanish required.--- Possess a
valid California Driver's License, proof of vehicle insurance, and
reliable transportation.--- Strong computer knowledge, using PC,
Microsoft Word and Excel, and Outlook.CALM Compensation and
Benefits:Our benefits package includes a competitive salary
dependent on experience and education. Benefits include 100%
Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees
plus partial benefits for dependent family members, 12 paid
holidays, generous vacation time and sick days and a 403(b) 3%
matching program.To Apply:Qualified, interested candidates are
asked to submit a resume and cover letter.
Keywords: CALM, Santa Barbara , Mental Health Consultant Bilingual (Spanish) Infant and Early Childhood, Healthcare , Santa Barbara, California
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