Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
The Children's Center Utah, Lehi, UT, United States
Overview
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
– The Children\'s Center Utah has an opening for an Early Childhood Consultant who will work and travel throughout Utah County. This position provides early childhood mental health consultation services to childcare and other early childhood programs throughout this region.
Responsibilities
Conduct early childhood program-focused consultation to support the healthy social and emotional development of young children, caregivers, parents, and educators.
Provide on-site support for children in early childhood programs.
Teach workshops and support early childhood professionals on social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health topics related to their work with young children.
Keep accurate records of activities, record data in approved formats, and generate reports as needed.
Participate fully in department and agency meetings, professional development activities, and community outreach as assigned.
Pilot the development and implementation of a positive guidance policy in programs receiving programmatic consultation services.
The Children\'s Center Utah
The Children\'s Center Utah is a highly respected nonprofit organization providing comprehensive mental health care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. The Children\'s Center Utah was selected as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best Companies to Work for by Utah Business Magazine. We are the local expert in treatment related to childhood trauma for infants, toddlers, preschools and their families. We offer outpatient family and group therapy and therapeutic preschool services. Our expertise is sought after by professionals from throughout the nation. We are committed to excellence and strive for best-in-class.
The Successful Candidate
You have a growth mind-set and are committed to supporting the life-long learning process of adults. You envision improving the lives of children in childcare and the adults who care for them, and you want to learn more about early childhood mental health and consultation to identify effective strategies and models that can be replicated in our state.
You are a skilled communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. You are comfortable interacting with people of all ages, ethnicities, races, abilities, and economic and educational levels.
You have a passion that motivates your work and the work of those around you. You are an advocate for young children and those who care for them, and you welcome participating in systems and collective impact work.
Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree or higher in child or human development, early childhood education, psychology (or a closely related field).
Extensive experience with young children in group care and education.
Knowledge of social, emotional, and behavioral development of young children.
Desire to become more specialized in early childhood mental health consultation.
Ability to become proficient with Microsoft Office.
Must have own reliable transportation to get to and from childcare programs.
Early childhood coaching experience and training preferred.
Ability to obtain an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement.
Bilingual/bicultural — English/Spanish candidates desired.
Compensation
$44,000 starting
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account with employer contributions, paid time off, 401(k) plan, life insurance, employer-paid basic life insurance, and short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program.
Notices
The Children\'s Center Utah (TCCU) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. TCCU values and encourages diversity. We serve a diverse clientele and recognize the importance and value of our team, reflecting the wonderful diversity of our community. TCCU participates in E-Verify, and we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. All TCCU employees must pass an annual background check. Employment is contingent on passing the background check.
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Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
– The Children\'s Center Utah has an opening for an Early Childhood Consultant who will work and travel throughout Utah County. This position provides early childhood mental health consultation services to childcare and other early childhood programs throughout this region.
Responsibilities
Conduct early childhood program-focused consultation to support the healthy social and emotional development of young children, caregivers, parents, and educators.
Provide on-site support for children in early childhood programs.
Teach workshops and support early childhood professionals on social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health topics related to their work with young children.
Keep accurate records of activities, record data in approved formats, and generate reports as needed.
Participate fully in department and agency meetings, professional development activities, and community outreach as assigned.
Pilot the development and implementation of a positive guidance policy in programs receiving programmatic consultation services.
The Children\'s Center Utah
The Children\'s Center Utah is a highly respected nonprofit organization providing comprehensive mental health care to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families. The Children\'s Center Utah was selected as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best Companies to Work for by Utah Business Magazine. We are the local expert in treatment related to childhood trauma for infants, toddlers, preschools and their families. We offer outpatient family and group therapy and therapeutic preschool services. Our expertise is sought after by professionals from throughout the nation. We are committed to excellence and strive for best-in-class.
The Successful Candidate
You have a growth mind-set and are committed to supporting the life-long learning process of adults. You envision improving the lives of children in childcare and the adults who care for them, and you want to learn more about early childhood mental health and consultation to identify effective strategies and models that can be replicated in our state.
You are a skilled communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. You are comfortable interacting with people of all ages, ethnicities, races, abilities, and economic and educational levels.
You have a passion that motivates your work and the work of those around you. You are an advocate for young children and those who care for them, and you welcome participating in systems and collective impact work.
Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree or higher in child or human development, early childhood education, psychology (or a closely related field).
Extensive experience with young children in group care and education.
Knowledge of social, emotional, and behavioral development of young children.
Desire to become more specialized in early childhood mental health consultation.
Ability to become proficient with Microsoft Office.
Must have own reliable transportation to get to and from childcare programs.
Early childhood coaching experience and training preferred.
Ability to obtain an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement.
Bilingual/bicultural — English/Spanish candidates desired.
Compensation
$44,000 starting
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account with employer contributions, paid time off, 401(k) plan, life insurance, employer-paid basic life insurance, and short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program.
Notices
The Children\'s Center Utah (TCCU) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any phase of employment. TCCU values and encourages diversity. We serve a diverse clientele and recognize the importance and value of our team, reflecting the wonderful diversity of our community. TCCU participates in E-Verify, and we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. All TCCU employees must pass an annual background check. Employment is contingent on passing the background check.
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