What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician - neurodiversity-positive early childhood position at Access Speech?
Autism Included is looking for a caring and experienced Mental Health Clinician to join our team at Inclusive Education Solutions. We're dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to families and students with disabilities in early childhood education programs across Rhode Island. Our goal is to support students with disabilities to thrive in general education and community early childcare settings. As a Mental Health Clinician, you'll be responsible for evaluating, consulting, and providing interventions to address the mental health and family support needs of children aged 0-5 years and their families. We're looking for someone who can evaluate and provide intervention plans for social-emotional and mental health support for children aged 0-9. If you can independently bill insurance for clinical services, we'd love to hear from you.At Autism Included, we're committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for children and families, focusing on neurodiversity-positive and autism-affirming practices. We do not use traditional behavioral approaches (ABA and similar) in our practice.Key Responsibilities : - Conduct mental health evaluations for children in early childhood education programs.- Provide individual, family, and group interventions tailored to the unique needs of students and their families.- Offer consultation and training to early childhood educators and program staff.- Collaborate with families, educators, and community providers to create and implement individualized support plans.- Facilitate connections to community resources.- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.Qualifications : - Current licensure in Rhode Island (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, or equivalent).- Experience working with young children, families, and children with disabilities.- Strong knowledge of early childhood development, mental health challenges, and family systems.- Commitment to neurodiversity-positive, autism-affirming, and culturally inclusive practices.- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications : - Experience providing mental health consultation in early childhood education settings.- Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to early intervention and special education services.- Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.Why Join Us?- Work with a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for young children and their families.- Flexible scheduling options (Full-Time or Part-Time).- Competitive compensation and benefits package.- Opportunities for professional development and training in early childhood mental health and neurodiversity-positive practices.If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Autism Included and help us create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all.
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