Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Greater Boston – 3.3 Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time $52,780 – $65,975 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications 5 years Mid-level Microsoft Office Bachelor’s degree Full Job Description Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant The Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation team (ECMHC) at the Center for Early Relationship Support (CERS) of Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JF&CS) provides consultation services in early education and care programs with the goals of supporting healthy attachment relationships between children and caregivers/teachers as well building, promoting, and maintaining strong, kind, and committed relationships across all levels of the organization. Our consultation team works with teachers, managers, leadership, and other support staff to promote Early Relational Health across early education and care systems.

HIGHLIGHTS

In-person/virtual work environment-Waltham and Greater Boston Full time, exempt position. This is a temporary position until December 31, 2025 with the possibility of becoming permanent. Comprehensive benefits package

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (ECMHC) to provide consultation services to staff in early education and care programs, primarily located in Boston and the surrounding areas. Our ECMH Consultants support the positive social and emotional development of children in early care settings by building the capacity of caregivers to promote healthy child development and manage challenging behaviors. The Mental Health Consultant collaborates with teachers and staff to promote growth-fostering relationships by providing a mental health perspective, including thinking about the impact of trauma and difficult life circumstances on children and their caregivers. The mental health consultant simultaneously works to understand and examine the experience of staff while processing the ways in which past and present realities, cultural background, and families of origin influence emotions and resilience in the classroom. The ECMHC will be a part of the ECMHC Team. Individual supervision and training will be provided by the ECMHC Program Director. The consultant will deliver direct, in-person consultation to early childhood educators and other staff in center settings as determined by affiliated partner organizations. Your workday will include the following activities: Consulting with early childhood teachers and center staff to promote resilience and healthy relationships among themselves and with children and families by providing a trauma-informed mental health perspective. Creating safe and trusting relationships with teachers and staff at early education and care programs using observation, reflection, analysis, and planning. Developing and facilitating relevant training to early education professionals. Participating in required meetings for the Division and with the program team in the Waltham office. Engaging in the evaluation of the program.

ABOUT YOU

Ideal candidates for the role of Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant bring a mix of strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and flexibly, and ability to work effectively and comfortably with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

A successful candidate has:

Specialized training and/or experience in parent-child mental health, early education, and child development. Ability to be reflective and encourage self-reflection in others Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work independently

Requirements Include:

Graduate degree in mental health discipline: psychology, social work, psychiatry or mental health counseling or education degree with clinical/mental health experience Substitution for graduate degree – bachelor’s degree with 5-10 years’ mental health experience

ABOUT THE PROCESS

Applying for the position of Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant has the following requirements: A current resume A cover letter. If you are selected for consideration, the hiring process could include: An initial phone screen. An in-person interview with team members Background check 3 References, including two professional references. Copy of diploma Other hiring requirements The Benefits JF&CS supports employees with generous benefits. This is a full-time position with a salary range $52,780 – $65,975 Mileage reimbursement Paid time off includes ample sick time and 22 days of vacation, in addition to national and some Jewish holidays. Immediate eligibility for medical insurance, dental, vision, retirement plan; no waiting period Ongoing Opportunities for attending relevant training

ABOUT JF&CS

For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children’s Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within. JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Benefits Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Powered by

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