Job Title: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Pediatric Consultant (IECMH-C)
Posting End: 2025-01-16
A Brief Job Description:
TITLE: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Pediatric Consultant (IECMH-C)
REPORTS TO: Senior IECMH-C
HOURS: Full-time, Non-Exempt (This position is benefits eligible)
SALARY: $27.00-$29.50
JOB SUMMARY: Provides IECMH Consultation at a Rochester based pediatric practice that serves children in foster care. This position involves providing IECMH consultation/short-term assessment, clinical support, and referrals regarding identified infants and young children (ages 0 to 6), their families, and caregivers. Additionally, this position creates, administers, and supports other professionals in IECMH informed practices through education, coaching and consulting with pediatric clinic staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Provide in-clinic IECMH consultation to Pediatric Clinic patients, their families, providers, and staff.
2. Complete assessments and screeners for all children 0 to 6 in Pediatric Clinic.
3. Provide ongoing IECMH training, technical assistance, and consultation to Clinic professionals.
4. Support providers, staff, and families to make referrals for clinical IECMH community services based on symptoms/concerns raised.
5. Become familiar with child-serving systems and continuously assess IECMH needs related to specific systems.
6. Complete monthly statistics, attendance, and documentation of services provided in platforms such as pediatric EMR system, Comet, Office 365 Suite, Connections, etc.
7. Assist with proposals and funder related reports as necessary.
8. Function as an ambassador and representative for the Mary Ellen Institute and Agency in the community.
9. Perform all administrative tasks related to the position including responding promptly to email communication and meeting project deadlines.
10. Collaborate with and maintain working relationships with community agencies as an advocate for the program, for quality services, and for children and families.
11. Actively participate in all levels of individual and group supervision.
12. Attend all mandatory trainings as well as program and community meetings.
13. Utilize both in-person and virtual platforms for successful delivery of services.
14. Adhere to professional and ethical standards required, including ethical principles related to client interaction.
15. Demonstrate commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging work.
16. Demonstrate commitment to trauma-informed care.
17. Comfortably navigate various technology platforms and software including but not limited to: Zoom, Office 365, Power Point, Canva, etc.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by Senior IECMH Consultant, Director of Clinical & Reflective Practices, and/or Leadership Team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Licensed mental health practitioner (LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCAT).
2. Endorsed through the New York State Association of Infant Mental Health (NYS-AIMH), or endorsed within 12 months of hire, and maintained.
3. Trained and competent in the use of the DC:0–5 Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood.
4. Maintain all other relevant credentials, licenses, and professional affiliations specific to employee’s education and scope of practice.
5. Experience in the impact of trauma on infants and young children, loss, attachment disruptions, child welfare, and parent-child relationship assessment.
6. Interest, passion and/or experience in working with infants and young children 0 to 6 years old from an IECMH perspective.
7. Familiarity with researching and utilizing assessment and screening tools focused on the development of children ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
8. Demonstrate high reflective capacity and practice, values relationship-based, trauma-informed service provision with cultural humility and responsiveness.
WORKING AT SPCC: As an employer, SPCC believes that it is our responsibility to offer a work environment that is family-friendly, flexible scheduling, supportive, and trauma-informed. Professional development opportunities that enhance program goals and employee needs are offered. Quality weekly individual and group supervision is prioritized for all staff. SPCC is committed to the work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and delivering services with a trauma-informed and equitable lens. We are seeking candidates who can contribute to this standard and purpose of the agency in efforts to better serve the well-being of all.
Candidate will be required to successfully complete the Agency Confidentiality Agreement, required Background Check, and State Central Register Clearance. The Candidate must possess a valid NYS driver’s license with a good driving record and carry agency required levels of automobile liability insurance.
DEADLINE: January 16, 2025
APPLICATION LINK HERE: https://www.spcc-roch.org/about/careers/
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