Bilingual Contracted Mental Health Consultant - Phoenix, United States - Child Crisis Arizona

Child Crisis Arizona

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Child Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency

The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable.

By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families.

This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes.

In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.

YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter And we believe that every child matters too
_Safe Kids, Strong Families_

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A minimum of 4 hours of scheduled time each month.
Classroom and home visit observation and consultation with Teachers, Identified Children and Families, and Family Support Specialist.
Supporting Teachers to improve classroom management and teacher practices that support children's capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn all in the cultural context of family and community.
Support Home Visitors/FSSs to meet children's mental health and social and emotional needs within the context of home visits.
Support Families to understand mental health, support their children's social and emotional development and access mental health services
Observation and gathering of information from teachers and parents to assist in the assessment and support of specific identified children
Debrief with appropriate staff and/or parents to provide feedback, insight and suggestions.
Provide quarterly mental health related articles in English and Spanish regarding infant/toddler mental health.
Facilitate Mental Health Training Sessions annually for staff and families
Participate in the agency's Health Services Advisory Committee
Provide referral to appropriate mental health services for identified EHS children and families
Provide mental health resources information to staff and families as appropriate
Establish and maintain a reporting system to document all completed observations including recommendations and followups.
Models Center's expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

Must be able to obtain Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card immediately upon hire (if there are any uncertainties about whether an applicant may have to go through an appeal process: they are encouraged to complete that process before applying, as an invalid card will result in termination of employment)
Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field, plus 1 year post degree clinical experience
Licensed with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
Some experience working with families and children
Must possess a valid driver's license with a 5year clean driving record

Preferred:

Experience working with young children infants & toddlers and families in a classroom setting
Experience supporting families and providing referrals needed
Experience providing staff feedback and trainings
Knowledge of and understanding of Conscious Discipline
Bilingual English/Spanish