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Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (Northampton) ( \$5,000 Bonus), \$31.30/hr to \$33.20/hr Northampton, MA - Head Start & Early Learning Programs Job TypeFull-time, Part-time Department: Head Start & Early Learning Programs Position: Infant Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Consultant Hours: 30 hours (40 weeks) 25 hours (12 weeks) Location: As Assigned Status: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Supervisor Position Summary: The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant works closely with staff, families and community agencies to Build capacity in families and staff to address children?s social and emotional needs through training, on-site consultation and parent education Build bridges between systems and services on behalf of children, families and the overall program through referrals to community mental health providers, follow up coordination of care, and tracking Provide support outlined in HSELP Developmental Services Guide for staff, children and families using the Brazelton Touchpoints Approach and reflective practice. The IECMH Consultant provides indirect support to children and families by collaborating with the caregiving adults and providers in the system of care surrounding the child/family. While the consultant utilizes clinical skills, knowledge, and perspectives, they do not provide diagnosis or treatment to any individuals or groups. Requirements Essential Qualifications/Skills: We invite individuals with lived experience who are part of communities that have been historically denied a full opportunity in aspects of economic, social, and civic life to apply. These communities include, but are not limited to, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S, persons with disabilities, and persons adversely impacted by multigenerational poverty or other inequality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies Reflective self-awareness and ability to prompt and promote reflective practice in others Judgment related to consultation practices and interpersonal relationships Oral and written communication Cultural humility and sensitivity to the needs of families with lower incomes Able to work both collaboratively and independently Flexible and able to effectively adapt to diverse learning styles Bilingual abilities strongly preferred Key knowledge and experiences Early child development and relational health Family/parent support, child-caregiver relationships Case management Familiarity with social-emotional teaching practices such as Pyramid Model (NCPMI) Classroom experience preferred Computer skills (Microsoft Suite, including SharePoint, Outlook/Calendar), databases, and electronic record keeping systems Be or become trained in the Brazelton Touchpoints approach Be or become knowledgeable of evidence-based approaches to infant/early childhood mental health consultation To Qualify: Minimum Qualifications Master\'s degree and licensure in social work, mental health counseling, or related field 1 year experience in infant/early childhood mental health