Mental Health Consultant - Smart Support (White Mountain Apache Tribe)

Job Description

Job Description

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job Title: Mental Health Professional (White Mountain Apache Tribe)

We are seeking to hire experienced mental health professionals who are looking for an expanded role as an early childhood mental health consultant to provide consultation services within early care and education settings.  Smart Support is a nationally recognized program comprised of mental health professionals who work within early care and education settings including center-based and home-based childcare centers, school district preschools, and home visiting programs throughout our state. We partner with early childhood educators to enhance their understanding of and capacity to meet the mental health needs of young children living in urban, rural, and tribal communities. Watch this short video to learn more about the role: Click HERE

This is a primarily field‑based position serving the White Mountain Apache Tribe area and surrounding communities. The Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant is expected to drive to and spend a significant portion of their time working on-site in the White Mountain Apache region at early care and education centers throughout the service area. When not conducting on-site visits, work will be completed remotely. Core business hours for this role are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Why choose us

• Achieve a work/life balance with a part-time or full-time manageable caseload
• Receive weekly reflective supervision to support you in this new role
• Participate in a comprehensive onboarding program with a variety of professional development activities including, monthly professional book clubs, and trauma and attachment training.
• Enjoy supportive and collaborative mental health work in an environment that supports the mental health of our staff

In this role, you will:

• Engage in relationship-based work that supports healthy caregiver-child attachment relationships and encourages responsive, nurturing learning environments
• Demonstrate sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual, and role differences among persons and families served
• Help providers understand the effects of stress and trauma on families and consider all levels of influence to support young children and their caregivers
• Assist providers with the identification of behavioral or emotional needs of young children, through classroom observation and provide community resources as needed to the families they serve
• Collaborate with childcare staff, directors, and families to generate suggestions and trauma-informed strategies to promote optimal mental health in all children
• Provide training on overall social and emotional wellness with specific topics related to child development, emotional regulation, communication, self-care, and other related topics
• Join us in a state-wide effort to reduce preschool expulsion