Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant

About the Team

The Child Care Council of Nassau (CCCN) is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering families with the guidance and resources needed to find high-quality childcare services. We foster the growth of innovative early childhood education in homes, centers, and schools, while supporting individuals on their journey to professional development and forward-thinking in this vital field.

About the Role

We are seeking an Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant to join our Early Childhood Services Department. This role is designed to work directly with early childhood educators serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. The primary mission of this position is to strengthen educator capacity, provide social-emotional support, and cultivate reflective practices and mental health competencies within the early childhood workforce.

In this position, you will serve as a vital partner to program staff, helping them create socially and emotionally responsive classroom environments. You will assist educators in communicating effectively with families regarding children's development and behavioral concerns, while also promoting staff wellness and reflective self-care practices. The role involves active participation in ongoing professional development related to evidence-based practices, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), cultural responsiveness, and intervention strategies.

Why Join Us

At CCCN, we value the well-being of our team as much as the children we serve. We offer a supportive work environment featuring a 35-hour workweek, paid holidays, and mid-year and year-end closures. Our culture encourages work-life balance with one remote day per week, Summer Fridays, and comprehensive benefits including vision and dental coverage, voluntary life insurance, and employer-funded health accounts.

Equal Opportunity

CCCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under local, state, and federal law.

Work location

Work model: Hybrid

840, Franklin Avenue, Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11530, United States

Village of Garden City, New York

Key Responsibilities

check_circleProvide on-site consultation and support to early childhood program staff
check_circleSupport educators in creating socially and emotionally responsive classroom environments
check_circlePromote staff wellness and reflective self-care practices
check_circleParticipate in ongoing professional development related to mental health and evidence-based practices
check_circleParticipate in external committees, task forces, and community meetings to support program goals
check_circleMaintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation and data records
check_circleAssist educators in communicating effectively with families regarding children's development

Requirements

verifiedMaster's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related behavioral health/counseling field
verifiedLicensed or licensed-eligible clinicians preferred
verifiedMinimum of two (2) years of experience working with young children (birth to age five) and/or families
verifiedExperience coaching, training, mentoring, or teaching adult learners
verifiedWorking knowledge of typical and atypical early childhood development and infant/early childhood mental health principles
verifiedMust obtain endorsement from NYSAIMH within one (1) year of employment
verifiedBilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred

Nice to Have

Licensed or licensed-eligible clinicians. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. Experience working within early childhood settings.

Benefits & Perks

check_circle35-hour workweek with paid holidays and mid-year and year-end closurescheck_circleOne remote day per week and Summer Fridayscheck_circleVision and dental coveragecheck_circleVoluntary life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disabilityIdentity theft protection and pet insurance

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Coaching, Training, Mentoring, Teaching, Early Childhood Development.

Education: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field required.

Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Child Care Council of Nassau

What does a Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Child Care Council of Nassau do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Child Care Council of Nassau will provide on-site consultation and support to early childhood program staff; support educators in creating socially and emotionally responsive classroom environments; promote staff wellness and reflective self-care practices; and participate in ongoing professional development related to mental health and evidence-based practices.

What are the requirements for this Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant role?expand_more

Child Care Council of Nassau is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related behavioral health/counseling field; Licensed or licensed-eligible clinicians preferred; Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with young children (birth to age five) and/or families; Experience coaching, training, mentoring, or teaching adult learners; Working knowledge of typical and atypical early childhood development and infant/early childhood mental health principles; and Must obtain endorsement from NYSAIMH within one (1) year of employment.

Where is the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant role at Child Care Council of Nassau located?expand_more

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Child Care Council of Nassau is based in 840, Franklin Avenue, Village of Garden City, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11530, United States. This is a hybrid role.

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Child Care Council of Nassau has listed this Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant role as hybrid.

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Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Child Care Council of Nassau typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.

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Key skills for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Child Care Council of Nassau include Social Work; Psychology; Mental Health Counseling; Behavioral Health; Counseling; Coaching; Training; and Mentoring.

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Educational requirements for this role: Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or related field required.

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Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Child Care Council of Nassau is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.

About Child Care Council of Nassau

The Child Care Council of Nassau operates within the individual and family services sector, based in Garden City, New York. The organization provides child care counseling and referral services to families seeking support. It delivers professional development and technical assistance to both active and prospective child care providers. Additionally, the council offers services to employers aiming to address the child care needs of their employees' families. Serving as an informational resource and a public voice, the council addresses child care issues affecting the diverse communities of Nassau County.

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