Social Emotional Consultant

General Statement of Duties: $2500 Signing Bonus included

Provide education and support services for family members, school personnel, daycare or other childcare settings, to assist families in accessing clinical treatment services and resources to promote optimal functioning in school, home, and community environments. Consumers are children, families, daycare or other childcare settings and the school system.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Conduct individual, family, school and daycare or other childcare setting consultations to assist consumers in understanding mental health and to inform consumers of available treatment options.

• Complete mental health evaluations and screening to assist in service linking.
• Coordinate clinical services with schools, daycares or other childcare settings to assist families in getting the services they need.
• Provide information, education and other training to school professionals, mental health staff, daycare or other childcare settings and community partners regarding mental health as well as, social and emotional development.
• Participates in building team meetings with families and involved school, daycare or other childcare staff.
• Establish linkage between mental health and early childhood educational systems and services.
• Participate in ongoing staff training and development programs.
• Consult, as necessary, with Children’s Services Program Supervisor, Clinical Director of Children’s Services and other providers.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts as defined by accrediting or regulating entities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all agency programs and staff and with outside entities and staff.
• Adhere to productivity expectations, as outlined by CHC.
• Perform other duties as defined by Community-Based Children’s Services Supervisor or Clinical Director of Children’s Services.

Education/Requirements:

Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field required.

• Required licenses: Licensed Master’s of Social Work (LMSW), Limited License Master’s of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), or Licensed Psychologist (LP).Infant Mental Health-Endorsed (IMH-E), preferred. If not endorsed, must be willing to work towards endorsement under an IMH waiver.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver license are required.
• All staff are required to be screened for tuberculosis and understand that exposure to tuberculosis is possible.
• Flu and Covid-19 Vaccines, required.

Experience/Skills/Abilities:

A minimum of two years’ clinical experience with infants and families, preferred.

• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to engage the client in therapeutic process; ability to work as a member of a clinical team.
• Ability to establish effective therapeutic and working relationships with community/agency representatives.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, ability to operate computer equipment.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, regulations, programs and services as they relate to the provision of services.
• Working knowledge of the system of services needed to address the needs of children and families and the ability to coordinate care between these programs.

EEO Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, veteran status or mental or physical disability in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and ordinances.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 – $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow CDC and MDHHS guidelines to promote wellness and protect our employees and clients. Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations are a requirement of employment.

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• clinical treatment, counseling of infants/family: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• LMSW, LLMSW, LPC, LLPC, LP (Required)

Work Location: One location