About this opportunity
United Way Miami lists this Licensed Mental Health Consultant-EHS CCP (Part Time|$55/hr) opportunity in miami, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Salary: $55/hour
Hours: 20–40 hours per week, based on program needs and workload
Schedule: Must be available to conduct 1-hour on-site visits at least once per month at each EHS-CCP partner location , between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM , with flexible hours for meetings, documentation, consultation, and other program needs.
United Way Miami is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Consultant to provide mental health consultation and support to children, families, and staff within our Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) program.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct classroom observations and provide consultation to support children’s social-emotional development and well-being.
Guide teaching staff regarding developmental and behavioral concerns, screenings, and individualized support strategies.
Consult with families and teachers regarding children’s social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs.
Support the use and interpretation of developmental and social-emotional screening tools, including DECA.
Participate in child reviews, parent meetings, case consultations, and staff trainings.
Provide recommendations and strategies to promote positive classroom environments and responsive caregiving practices.
Support referrals, service coordination, and connections to community mental health and developmental resources.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of consultations, observations, interventions, and follow-up activities in ChildPlus.
Collaborate with EHS-CCP staff, families, community providers, and other professionals to promote positive outcomes for children and families.
Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and family-centered consultation and support.
Conduct required monthly on-site visits at each EHS-CCP partner location and provide consultation based on program and site needs.
Requirements
Active Florida professional license as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent licensed mental health professional.
Specialized experience working with infants, toddlers, young children, and their families.
Strong knowledge of early childhood development, infant and early childhood mental health, social-emotional development, and behavioral health.
Experience applying trauma-informed and family-centered practices.
Familiarity with developmental and social-emotional screening tools such as DECA, and PSI.
Experience with ChildPlus or a similar Head Start data/documentation system preferred.
Excellent communication, consultation, documentation, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse children, families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience in Head Start, Early Head Start, early childhood education, or child care settings strongly preferred.
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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