Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Scott County

Make a Difference Every Day Become an Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Tanager

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives Imagine being the reason a child smiles again builds self-confidence or discovers a new dream. As an Infant Early Childhood Mental health Consultant at Tanager you wont just have a job youll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a childs future helping them feel seen supported and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection healing and growth this is your chance to help a child discover their potential.

About Tanager

Since 1879 weve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first childrens human services agency in the county our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today we serve over 4000 children and teens annually through prevention treatment and outreach programs.

Were more than a non-profit were a community of caregivers working together to Inspire Empower and Heal.

Position Overview

The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing mental health consultation and support to staff children and families. The Mental Health Consultant will perform a broad range of services including early childhood mental health consultation in classrooms and during home visits training and coaching of staff parent training as well as screening assessment and referral services for children and families within a daycare setting.

Why Choose Tanager

We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical dental vision and pet insurance
• Financial Security: Retirement plan employer-paid life short & long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support:Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays Compassionate Leave generous PTO policy
• Growth Support: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll
• And most of all the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Social Work or related Human Services field or
  • A Bachelors degree in Social Work or related Human Services field and actively pursuing a Masters degree in Social Work or related Human Services field
• Two years previous direct experience in a mental health setting providing prevention services and/or mental health therapy to children and families
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Required Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Drivers License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.