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.
