Since 1925 The Child and Family Guidance Center has been serving children and families. We provide culturally informed mental health care and complementary supports, regardless of ability to pay. If you would like to be a part of our team and make real difference in people’s lives. The Child and Family Guidance Center is currently seeking a full time (Counselor) Consultant in our Early Childhood Consultation Partnership.

The Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP) is a nationally recognized, evidence based, statewide early childhood mental health consultation program, developed to meet the social/emotional needs of children birth to five. ECCP is designed to build the capacity of caregivers by identifying strengths, offering support, education, and consultation, which promotes the most enduring, and optimal outcomes for young children. Advanced Behavioral Health (ABH), Inc. administers ECCP and works in partnership with Child and Family Guidance Center in managing and supporting the ECCP Consultant position.

The ECCP Consultant provides mental health consultation to early care and education programs, family childcare providers, and families. They are responsible for reducing the risk factors associated with suspension and expulsion of young children by providing supports and consultation in order to maintain them in their early care and education settings. The Consultants provides supports based upon the unique and expressed needs of each individual center, director, teacher, and child/family. It allows for both the structure necessary to maintain a uniformity of best practice and consistent data collection on a statewide level; as well as allowing for the flexibility necessary to meet individual needs.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following Essential Functions:

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  Provide services that are available on a continuum of care that including phone consultation, child-specific, core classroom, intensive site services and community-based consultation and training.
• Writing action plans
• Providing standardized pre- and post-assessments
• On-site classroom observations and technical assistance
• In home observations and support visits
• A team approach to goal development and implementation
• Provide trainings to early childhood providers
• Community based mental health consultation groups
• Referrals to community agencies
• Center policy and director support
• Development and facilitation of center based Behavioral Health Teams
• Building community collaborative

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy is required but a Master's Degree is preferred
• Licensure is required (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCA, LMFTA)
• At least 2 years of post-graduate experience working in the field of mental health with young children and families
• A valid driver’s license and access to auto transportation is required
• Ability to work collaboratively with others while meeting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills across business groups internally and outside the organization
• Bi-lingual, Spanish (preferred)

EEO Statement: The Child and Family Guidance Center is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, or physical disability.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Website: www.cfguidance.org

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