Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
Starfish Family ServicesDetroit Metropolitan Area
Starfish Family Services Detroit Metropolitan Area
1 month ago
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Position SummaryThis Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IECMHC) position provides a wide range of services including infant and early childhood mental health consultation in an early childhood educational setting. The primary tasks include classroom observations; facilitating trainings for education employees and parents; leading reflective supervision group; collaborating with multidisciplinary team and management; screening, assessment, and referrals for services; and supporting children for successful participation within their educational setting. Employees in this position function with a great deal of professional autonomy and creativity under the supervision of the IECMHC Supervisor .
Education And Experience
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or other related human service field required.
Full or Limited License in social work, counseling, or psychology in the State of Michigan preferred.
At least one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of early childhood population is required.
Infant Mental Health Specialist Endorsem*nt preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide all services as outlined in the Starfish IECMHC Best Practices guide to support socio-emotional health and wellness in the preschool setting.
Coordinate and monitor intra-agency referrals for evaluations, consultation, preschool, and other services between the Early Childhood Education department, Behavioral Health Services department, and the community.
Learn and understand Office of Head Start performance standards related to mental health.
Develop and facilitate groups for children, parents, and/or Early Childhood Education staff as needed.
Provide comprehensive assessments and treatment planning with measurable objectives, as needed.
Provide support and crisis intervention with families and children involved with the program.
Provide Infant Mental Health and Early Childhood services within the home and community settings in accordance with the Medicaid Provider Manual for the State of Michigan and agency guidelines as needed and with a clinical license through the State of MI.
Provide parent education and developmental guidance.
Participate in marketing and community outreach activities as needed.
Provide programming and mental health training to other professionals.
Submit timely and accurate documentation of services, billing data and required paperwork.
Responsible for working with team members, supervisor, children, families, and community contacts in a manner that is conducive to the philosophy and mission of the program and agency.
Participate in individual supervision, group supervision, agency meetings, and training.
Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation, or other circ*mstances as needed.
Adhere to all federal, state, local, and agency policies and procedures as it relates to documentation, productivity, training requirements, program guidelines, and confidentiality.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or other management.
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