Mental Health Consultant (LMSW/LCSW)

National Enrichment Group is seeking a Mental Health Consultant to provide mental health services for our Early Head Start and Head Start partnering agencies in the Bronx, Queens and Harlem

The Mental Health Consultant (MHC) will work with the agency providing support while focusing on knowledge and practices that improve early childhood interventions to enhance positive mental, behavioral, communications, social-emotional and interpersonal development of infants, toddler and preschoolers.

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• MHC will work with the staff to support social-emotional development
• Review annual Developmental Screening (ASQ:S/E) results to make necessary internal and external special education and mental health referrals as necessary
• Conduct classroom observations
• Document case notes
• Meet with management, staff and caregivers, as needed
• Assist classroom staff and families in completing a Behavior Support Plan, as needed
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings
• Provide telephone/email mental health support for classroom staff and members of the Early Childhood program leadership staff
• Provide parent workshops, as requested by the program, in-person or virtual
• Provide professional development and/or training on evidence-based practices and current mental health topics
• Provide appropriate mental health topics/resources for families, upon request and attend Family Engagement Activities at designated locations
• Provide other services as required by the program

Report to: Director of Clinical Operations

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work or Counseling
• Experience in managing care for children/youth
• Working knowledge of Special Education laws, Civil Rights laws, ADA and HIPAA laws
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written
• Detail-oriented and strong organizational and follow up skills
• Overall positive demeanor and warm attitude with ability to effectively engage children
• Proficient in Google Email, Docs, Calendar; MS Word
• Experience working with Early Intervention, Early Childhood and knowledge of Federal Head Start and Early Head Start Standards.

Hours/Schedule and Compensation

• Must be available to make on-site visits during business hours (9am - 4pm)
• 20 - 50 hours per month

Work Location

• Travel to multiple locations in New York City.

Work Remotely

• The majority of work will be on-site - less than 10% will be remote

Organizational Background

National Enrichment Group, part of the FSG holding group company and is the largest and leading Health, Wellness, Nutrition, and Education management group for all nonprofit social service agencies nationally. NEG’s reach extends to over 700 different programs. All the work we do is revolved around improving health and quality of life through the integration of all the services and programs we offer.

NEG’s mission is ENHANCING COMMUNITIES.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person