What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist position at HopeSparks Family Services?
Salary: $73,549.00-$77,875.20 ($2/hour increase for bi/multilingual fluency)
"Supportive. Flexible. Diverse. Passionate." These qualities are what team members love most about HopeSparks. Learn more at here.
Position Summary
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapists will provide mental health intervention to support children and their families birth-to-six-years-old. Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapists are part of the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) team and Children's Developmental Services (CDS) program. IECMH Therapists will work in collaboration utilizing evidence-based practices to support attachment related concerns and impacts of trauma and social emotional delays as appropriate. If the child is receiving Early Supports for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) services, then the services must be provided in the child's natural environment. If the child is not participating in ESIT services, then the mental health services will be provided in the environment that meets each child/family's needs, which may be the home, community, or clinic setting. IECMH therapists will work as a member of the larger IECMH/CDS team to support children from a whole child/whole family perspective with a focus on the integration of both physical and mental health services to support each unique child.
HopeSparks believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances our ability to fulfill our mission. We strive for equity and justice in the way people are treated and the opportunities they have to succeed by working to address racism, inequitable treatment, and other barriers to inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds (including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities) to apply and join us in our work. Please see Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on the HopeSparks website HERE
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
If the child is receiving ESIT services, then the services must be provided in the child's natural environment. If the child is not participating in ESIT services, then the mental health services will be provided in the environment that meets each child/family's needs, which may be the home, community, or clinic setting. Work that is related to, but not in direct contact with clients, is conducted in a HopeSparks office and or other location, as appropriate. As some services are being provided via telehealth, a space in your home to provide client sessions in a HIPAA compliant manner is also necessary.
HopeSparks offers full benefits to all team members working 30 or more hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Life, Long Term Disability, 403b retirement, 10 paid holidays and generous PTO accrual. Soft Benefits: Mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development opportunities, closure weeks (additional time off), flexible hours/schedule, continuing education funds available.
This position will adhere to all confidentiality guidelines as outlined by HIPAA and the Office of Civil Rights. This highest degree of confidentiality is required at all times.
HopeSparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any persons on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran.
"Supportive. Flexible. Diverse. Passionate." These qualities are what team members love most about HopeSparks. Learn more at here.
Position Summary
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapists will provide mental health intervention to support children and their families birth-to-six-years-old. Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Therapists are part of the Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) team and Children's Developmental Services (CDS) program. IECMH Therapists will work in collaboration utilizing evidence-based practices to support attachment related concerns and impacts of trauma and social emotional delays as appropriate. If the child is receiving Early Supports for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) services, then the services must be provided in the child's natural environment. If the child is not participating in ESIT services, then the mental health services will be provided in the environment that meets each child/family's needs, which may be the home, community, or clinic setting. IECMH therapists will work as a member of the larger IECMH/CDS team to support children from a whole child/whole family perspective with a focus on the integration of both physical and mental health services to support each unique child.
HopeSparks believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances our ability to fulfill our mission. We strive for equity and justice in the way people are treated and the opportunities they have to succeed by working to address racism, inequitable treatment, and other barriers to inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds (including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities) to apply and join us in our work. Please see Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on the HopeSparks website HERE
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Must be able to engage young children and their primary supports/caregivers in developmentally appropriate mental health service, utilizing evidence based practices for assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in the environment that meets each child/family's needs, which may be the home, community, or clinic setting
- Coordinate with the referring provider/team to ensure appropriate engagement and/or transition into services
- Meet productivity and/or agency client expectations
- Complete all paperwork such as: Treatment plans, diagnostic information, treatment notes, and other necessary case documentation in a timely manner according to policy
- Demonstrate clinical competence by interacting with clients in an ethical and professional manner and using supervision and group consultation as necessary and recommended
- Master's Degree and Associate Licensure in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy
- Experience working with children, youth, and families
- Training in evidence-based practice preferred
- Training in trauma-informed care / understanding of trauma stewardship preferred
- Expertise working in early relational health and/or with preschool-age children is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of child development within a relational context
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Imagination and creativity
- Must possess a positive attitude and friendly manner with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and professionals
- Intermediate level of computer skills: application knowledge in Electronic Healthcare System(s), Google Products, and Microsoft Word & Excel
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License, automobile for on the job use and proof of current automobile insurance
- Must pass state and national background check
If the child is receiving ESIT services, then the services must be provided in the child's natural environment. If the child is not participating in ESIT services, then the mental health services will be provided in the environment that meets each child/family's needs, which may be the home, community, or clinic setting. Work that is related to, but not in direct contact with clients, is conducted in a HopeSparks office and or other location, as appropriate. As some services are being provided via telehealth, a space in your home to provide client sessions in a HIPAA compliant manner is also necessary.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and changing working environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
- Prolonged computer work at times
HopeSparks offers full benefits to all team members working 30 or more hours per week. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Life, Long Term Disability, 403b retirement, 10 paid holidays and generous PTO accrual. Soft Benefits: Mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional development opportunities, closure weeks (additional time off), flexible hours/schedule, continuing education funds available.
This position will adhere to all confidentiality guidelines as outlined by HIPAA and the Office of Civil Rights. This highest degree of confidentiality is required at all times.
HopeSparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any persons on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran.
Salary : $73,549 - $77,875