Early Childhood Clinician

JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Clinician

PROGRAM: Child Guidance Clinic

LOCATION: Hampden County

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time

SCHEDULED HOURS: 10 hours, 20 hours and 40 hours

SCHEDULE / SHIFT: Hours/week vary depending on schedule of child, parent and program. Some morning and evening availability will be needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

BHN's Child Guidance Clinic is looking for a Full-Time Early Childhood Clinician. The Clinician will provide mental health screening and consultation for children ages birth - 8 years old, referred through the Department of Early Education and Care Mental Health Consultation grant program. This position will conduct early childhood CANS assessment with child (ages 3 and up) and parent, conduct teacher interview and classroom observations, work with teacher/ director and parent to develop a plan for social, emotional, behavioral support for the child at home, school and community and facilitate referrals to appropriate other programs/ service providers. The Clinician will also be responsible for providing psychotherapy services to a small case load of referred children. Services will be provided at the child care center, clinic and/or home as appropriate. Parent will be included as a regular and integral member of treatment. Complete all required clinical documentation, participate in weekly supervision and program team meeting, submit weekly accounting of time and activities and complete all screening and report documentation will be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must have a master’s degree in a third-party approved mental health field.
• Experience and interest in working with the early childhood population, including children, parents and providers is required.
• Candidates should have an interest in community outreach and working with complex systems.
• CANS certification required before start date.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Posting201123@bhninc.org