Child Care Council of Nassau, a private, nonprofit organization, is seeking an Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to join our Early Childhood Services Department. The Consultant will work directly with early childhood educators serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, with a focus on strengthening educator capacity, social-emotional support, reflective practices, and early childhood mental health competencies.
- Provide on-site consultation and support to early childhood program staff who work with infants, toddlers and preschool age
- Support educators in creating socially and emotionally responsive classroom environments and implementing developmentally appropriate practices.
- Assist educators in communicating effectively with families regarding children’s social-emotional development and behavioral concerns
- Promote staff wellness and reflective self-care practices
- Participate in ongoing professional development related to infant, toddler, and preschool age mental health, evidence-based practices, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), cultural responsiveness, and early childhood mental health assessment and intervention strategies
- Maintain timely, accurate and confidential documentation and data records
- Participate in external committees, task forces, and community meetings, as requested, to support and promote program goals
- Attend state-wide and regional meetings, trainings and related events
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related behavioral health or counseling field required
- Licensed or licensed-eligible clinicians preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young children (birth to age five) and/or families with young children
- Experience coaching, training, mentoring, or teaching adult learners
- Working knowledge of typical and atypical early childhood development, as well as infant and early childhood mental health principles and practices
- Must obtain endorsement from the New York State Association of Infant Mental Health (NYSAIMH) within one (1) year of employment.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally across Long Island as needed
- Experience working within early childhood settings preferred
