Behavioral Health and Wellness Specialist

DUTIES

SUMMARY

Provides school-based early childhood mental health consultation services to children/families of children 0-5 enrolled in CII’s Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Works in collaboration with caregivers, teachers, family services workers, and home visitors to address mental health concerns that arise in the children serviced by our program. Service delivery may also include home based services through our Early Head Start home-based option.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Early Childhood Education Mental Health Consultation

Uses independent judgment and discretion to gather information, assess needs and formulate appropriate therapeutic interventions to be implemented with children referred for behavioral health consultation services. Participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Maintains appropriate case notes and other records and prepares periodic reports as required. Facilitates reflective supervision with field staff and teachers in conjunction with Early Childhood mental health consultation. Participates in regular clinical supervision.

Programmatic Consultation

Observes early childhood settings to become familiar with the program offered to children. Provides consultation to center and or home based staff on programmatic practices that affect and promote the social emotional development of children enrolled. Meets regularly with the Early Childhood Services staff and the Site Supervisors to address programmatic concerns. Discusses effective mechanisms of working with parents.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Maintains up-to-date records. Provides training workshops on selected topics as needed. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

COMPUTER SKILLS

VISION REQUIREMENTS

NOISE LEVEL

REQUIRED TRAINING

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is included in this posting. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors permitted by law. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range to maintain internal inequity and allow opportunity for future salary growth. CII salaries are determined based on comprehensive internal and external market analysis, as well as the skills, education, and experience relevant to each position.

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