Mental Health Consultant Bilingual (Spanish) Infant and Early Childhood
Company: CALM
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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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. 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.PI187422063
Keywords: CALM, Santa Barbara , Mental Health Consultant Bilingual (Spanish) Infant and Early Childhood, Other , Santa Barbara, California
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