Early Childhood Consultant

Behavioral Health Network (BHN), the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Central Intake Coordinator to join our Medication Clinic Support Team for Springfield, MA location.Division. Recognized by The Boston Globe as one of the Top 10 Employers in Massachusetts and certified as a Great Place to Work, BHN continues to expand access to high-quality, person-centered behavioral health care across the region.If you are an experienced clinician or a new graduate looking to help improve our community and grow professionally, then keep reading because this is for you!!Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Behavioral Health Network!What We Offer:Work with an agency who does amazing things for others.You will be able to change a person's life.You will expand your experience in various health areas at the same time.You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency.You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment.You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available. What You'll Do:Early Childhood Consultants provide mental health screening and consultation across Hampden County and Berkshire County to programs serving children under the age of 12 who have been referred through the Department of Early Education and Care Mental Health Consultation grant program.Responsibilities include:Early Childhood Consultants work to strengthen the social and emotional education and support capacity of adults caring for children in collaboration withguardians and EEC approved providers by conducting needs assessmentsand classroom observations.TheEarly Childhood Consultant works with teacher/director and guardian to develop a plan for strengthening social, emotional, behavioral support for the child at home, school and community that may include providing classroom training and modeling of tools and techniques.Early Childhood Consultants work with EEC approved providers and guardians to facilitate referrals to other appropriate programs/service providers in Hampden and Berkshire County. What You'll Need:Bilingual/bicultural candidates encouraged to apply!Master's Degree or higher in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy (required prior to start date).Independent Licensure OR License-Eligible and working toward Independent Licensure (required).Experience and interest in working with the early childhood population, including children, guardians and providers (required).Interest in community outreach and working with complex systems (required).Knowledge of Hampden County or Berkshire County systems and services (preferred).Broad knowledge of mental health diagnoses and evidence-based treatment techniques (required).Experience providing clinical services with youth with SED/Serious Emotional Disturbance (required).School-based work experience Pre-K thru 5 (preferred) We Hire for HEART! Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care across Western Massachusetts. Our core values - Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork - guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we support one another. We encourage you to apply using the direct link below.Apply today at www.bhnworks.orgPay Range: $62,000-$72,000