Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

Infant Mental Health Mentor ConsultantOregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA)Remote: Oregon-based | Full-time (30+ hours/week)Why This Work MattersThe earliest relationships shape lifelong well-being. At ORIMHA, we support the professionals who support infants, toddlers, and families across Oregon. This role plays a critical part in strengthening that workforce through reflection, connection, and thoughtful practice. Your work will extend beyond individual conversations, helping build a more connected, skilled, and supported system of care for Oregon's youngest children.About ORIMHAThe Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to supporting the emotional health and well-being of Oregon's infants, toddlers, and their families. We achieve this through a network of parents and professionals committed to advancing infant mental health principles across the state. Through Endorsement, Reflective Supervision, and training, we help build a connected, skilled, and thoughtful workforce across Oregon — grounded in infant mental health principles and committed to equity, relationships, and long-term impact.About the RoleThe Mentor Consultant supports Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants (IECMHCs) across Oregon through reflective consultation, coaching, and professional development. This role focuses on strengthening practice quality, building consultant capacity, and modeling culturally responsive and culturally sustaining, equity-centered approaches in early childhood mental health consultation. The Mentor Consultant collaborates closely with the Mentor Consultant Coordinator and other Mentor Consultants to ensure consistency and high-quality service delivery across regions.What You Will DoReflective Consultation and MentorshipProvide reflective consultation and coaching to IECMH Consultants, individually and in small groupsSupport onboarding and development of new consultantsModel culturally responsive and culturally sustaining, trauma-informed, and equity-centered practices, integrating cultural values and lived experiences into consultation and relationship-buildingTraining and Practice DevelopmentContribute to training content, tools, and practice resourcesFacilitate or support communities of practice and learning spacesHelp strengthen consistency and quality across consultation approachesProgram and System SupportPartner with the Mentor Consultant team to share insights, trends, and field needsContribute to continuous improvement and evolving best practicesSupport documentation of effective strategies and learningCollaborate with the core leadership team to help define and align the Mentor Consultant role across the systemParticipate in planning efforts to identify and address regional gaps in IECMH servicesCollaboration and Relationship BuildingBuild relationships across regions and partner organizationsRepresent ORIMHA in meetings, trainings, or eventsContribute to a connected, statewide system of supportMaintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all consultation and supervision activitiesWhat You BringMaster's degree in a mental health, early childhood, or related fieldLicensure or working toward licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or similar)3+ years of experience in infant or early childhood mental health or related workExperience providing IECMH consultation and/or facilitating reflective supervision preferredAbility to attain Reflective Supervisor endorsement to support consultants in counting RSC hours toward endorsementStrong presence, listening skills, and ability to guide reflective conversationsCommitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive and culturally sustaining practiceWhy ORIMHAMission-driven, relationship-centered work with meaningful impactOpportunity to engage in thoughtful, reflective practice rather than high-volume workConnection to a statewide, interdisciplinary network of professionalsAbility to influence practice and contribute to a growing fieldRemote work with flexibility to support your schedule and sustainabilityAutonomy in how you approach your work and support othersWork designed to support long-term engagement in a meaningful, emotionally demanding fieldBenefits and Compensation$76,500 – $85,500, depending on experience and alignmentMedical and dental benefits403(b) with 4% employer matchPaid time off that increases with tenureIf you are drawn to reflective, relationship-based work and want to be part of a connected, mission-driven community, we would love to hear from you.ORIMHA is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging in both our work and our hiring practices. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and recognize the value of lived experience in strengthening our work. We strive to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, supported, and able to contribute fully.