Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Where New Paths Begin

OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

OhioGuidestone is looking to welcome a self-motivated individual with a real passion for working with children during their most formative years. Our Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant position works with children, birth to six years, and their caregivers who would benefit from behavioral health or consultation services at home or in the community. In addition to working with caregivers, this position provides support to teachers and other professionals to promote healthy social and emotional development. This role is flexible, with full-time or part-time opportunities available. We offer extensive formal training, certifications, group, and individual supervision to help you be successful. A comprehensive benefit program and growth opportunities available! #YourPathStartsHere

Interested in more information about our Early Childhood Program?  Check out the link below:

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Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Mental Health consultant will demonstrate professional skills to do the following:

• Establish and maintain meaningful, effective, professional relationships with childcare programs, staff, parents, and children (age 6 & under);
• Exemplify self-discipline and self-awareness;
• Conduct assessment services and behavior intervention plans at teacher/program request;
• Assist early childcare staff with environmental design, and development of curricular and behavioral cues;
• Provide supportive interventions with young children;
• Promote a climate which fosters resiliency and positive social, emotional and behavioral development;
• Provide consultation services for early childhood programs, and provide coordination and referral to community services as needed;
• Facilitate parent training groups and teacher continuing education programs;
• Provide parent consultations and strengthen parent involvement;
• Participate productively in a multi-disciplinary team;

 Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• Relevant experience and able to demonstrate competencies in basic behavioral health skills
• Experience working with early childhood programs
• Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
• Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
• Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
• Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance
• Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screening
• Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check

Benefits include:

• Free CEU trainings
• Competitive medical benefits including a zero-cost monthly option for employee or employee children!
• 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable
• Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
• Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Committed to creating a more diverse community, we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. EEO/M/F/H/V