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

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