Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Supervisor

Under the direction of an Early Care and Education (ECE) Manager, the Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Supervisor will provide clinical and reflective supervision for ECE staff providing mental and behavioral health services in early learning settings, including community-based child care, families' homes, and Educational Service District 112 operated direct service programs.

Salary:
The full range for this position is $86,424.00 - $105,164.80. Important: offers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment:
This position will work full-time, year-round. A health exam, tuberculosis B test, proof of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella immunity, and a portable background clearance through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families are required prior to the start date.

Location:

This work can be hybrid. Full remote work is available to residents of Washington State. The current Mental Health team is primarily located at 2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661.

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years 
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. Evidence of a Master's degree or higher (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma)
6. A copy of your WA DOH license or credentials

Essential Functions:

1. Provide clinical supervision and support to clinicians and consultants working with infants, young children and their families. 
2. Ensure that therapeutic interventions are developmentally, culturally and linguistically appropriate and are evidence-based.
3. Support therapists with the diagnostic process. 
4. Facilitate professional development with a focus on infant and early childhood mental health, including training, modeling, coaching and reflecting.
5. Participate in training and become proficient in ECE program requirements related to mental and behavioral health for young children, families and staff.
6. Provide regular case consultation and encourage clinicians and consultants to reflect on their work and offer support to address concerns and challenges.
7. Promote a collaborative approach to case management, involving multi-disciplinary teams, as applicable.
8. Monitor documentation and provide feedback to include, but not limited to, assessments, individual service plans, progress notes, required consents, releases of information and other legal documentation.
9. Conduct observations of mental health consultants and therapists.
10. Participate in initiatives, grant implementation and other projects designed to enhance ECE services.
11. Participate in community and/or provider collaboratives, workgroups, and meetings regarding mental and behavioral health and/or ECE centers as assigned.

Other Functions:

1. Attend center staffing meetings when appropriate.
2. Provide training and consultation for ECE staff on infant and early childhood mental health.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum  Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or higher in Mental Health or Social Work. 
2. Washington State Department of Health Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor, Advanced Social Worker or Independent Clinical Social Worker.
3. Qualify as an Approved Clinical Supervisor as stated in WAC246-809-134.
4. Experience with infant early childhood mental health and working with young children and families.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bilingual.
2. Experience working with community providers. 
3. Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 

Working Conditions:

1. Flexible work hours required. 
2. Travel within the ESD 112 region. 

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a Portable Background Clearance check through the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). 
2. Tuberculosis B test. 
3. Health Exam. 
4. Proof of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella immunity. 

Salary : $86,424 - $105,165