What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Support Team Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant position at Harbor Brand?
Harbor is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant for our State Support Team! This innovative position provides focused ECMH Programmatic Consultation to the Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE) State Support Team (SST) consultant and partner districts in region 1, including 13 counties.
Position is full-time, 40 hours per week.
Education/Experience/Other Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Child and Family Studies, Education, or related degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- Professional license in Ohio preferred (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, etc.).
- Candidate is required to earn their Ohio ECMH Professional Credential once eligible; candidate may be required to earn their Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist (OCPS) certification.
- Have basic, knowledge, experience and demonstrated level of skill in early childhood development, early care and education and early childhood mental health.
- Candidate will have strong attention to detail and be self-motivated and organized, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
- CPR/First Aid and NCI/CPI Certifications required within 90 days of employment.
- Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word.
- When applicable, non-licensed staff will be required to complete 20 hours of CEUs every 24 months
- Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and show proof of personal auto insurance policy to be deemed insurable with Harbor’s vehicle insurance carrier.
Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties:
- Establishes & maintains a professional working relationship with partners in the community.
- Provides programmatic consultation to SST xx as part of the Ohio ECMHC in SST Expansion Program.
- Designs and implements programmatic consultation plans in conjunction SST consultants.
- Provides training to early childhood staff.
- Participates in consultation-based projects.
- Collects and enters data as required by ODMHAS into prescribed data systems.
- Participates in Ohio Approved training on early childhood specific topics for ECMH credential.
- Attends as scheduled and participates in supervision, team meetings, professional development, First Aid/CPR training and serves on agency committees, as appropriate.
- Participates in reflective supervision, including being on time and coming prepared to discuss experiences or dilemmas, maintaining an openness to feedback, developing awareness of internal response to work, exploring impact of internal beliefs on the work, allowing support and reflecting on the supervision experience to enhance professional practice and personal growth.
- Participates in implementation of grant funded/contract programs and maintains records in compliance with grant requirements. Appropriately documents services and provides to engaged parties, including families and childcare centers.
- Gathers data and assists in preparing reports for funding sources as assigned.
- Manages assigned caseload in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with Harbor’s policies and procedures.
- Participates in staff meetings, team meetings, clinical meetings, mandatory training sessions, and continuing education opportunities.
- Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies.
- Facilitates referrals to appropriate resources when indicated.
- Completes billable/contracted clinical services as assigned.
- When completing documentation for billable clinical services:
- Develops and updates treatment plan and notation as appropriate
- Responsible for accurate and timely documentation, which may include but is not limited to activity/progress notes, treatment plans, incident report forms, other forms as necessary
- Completes documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor
About Harbor:
- A leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment for over 100 years
- 350 clinical staff serve over 24,000 clients across multiple locations and in the community each year
- Services ranging from counseling, pharmacological management, primary care, psychological testing, case management, substance use treatment, residential services, vocational program, and more!
Why Work for Harbor?
It is fast-paced and challenging, but you will have a lot of fun in the process. You will have the opportunity to meet other motivated individuals who are also making a positive impact at our company. Harbor is committed to investing our resources in you! Some benefits of working with Harbor include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays
- Tuition and professional license reimbursement programs
- Clinical supervision hours offered
- Employee referral bonuses
- Ability to make a difference in your community!
