Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. operates a Head Start and Early Head Start program that provides comprehensive integrated services to children from birth to five years of age and is currently accepting bids for a Licensed Mental Health Consultant to provide support for the emotional, behavioral, and social development of children and families. Services to be provided from March 9, 2026 – June 30, 2026. Part-time hours to be negotiated. Overview Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. operates a Head Start and Early Head Start program that provides comprehensive integrated services to children from birth to five years of age and is currently accepting bids for a Licensed Mental Health Consultant to provide support for the emotional, behavioral, and social development of children and families. Services to be provided from March 9, 2026 – June 30, 2026. Part-time hours to be negotiated. Responsibilities Build collaborative relationships among staff, children, and parents to support mental wellness Conduct monthly scheduled on-site center/classroom visits for consultations, training provided to parents and staff, direct classroom observations, or parent/staff consultations, interventions provided to children and families, and social-emotional activities. Observe and assess children in the classroom setting and provide intervention when necessary Conduct interviews with parents and teaching staff for holistic assessment Document all consultations, observation and trainings on the appropriate forms Provide anticipatory guidance on child development and behavior Refer families to appropriate community resources Promote healthy parent-child relationships and model effective behavior management Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings and provide social-emotional support and service linkage. Conduct the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening with appropriate interpretation and follow-up. Support implementation of crisis intervention protocols as needed Consult with staff regarding children exhibiting atypical behaviors or mental health concerns Provide individualized coaching, consultation, and follow-up for staff Provide and support staff training in collaboration with the Mental Health Coordinator Collaborate and maintain communication with relevant staff and consultants Promote culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices Perform other related duties in compliance with Plaza’s policies and procedures as agreed. Qualifications Letter of interest and resume Copy of Valid Licensure Statement of Hourly Rate Availability and limitations, if any Jennifer Sims, Executive Assistant at jsims@pdlr.org by March 3, 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr