If you are an experienced clinician or a new graduate looking to help improve our community and grow professionally, then keep reading because this is for you!!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Behavioral Health Network!

Early Childhood Consultants work to strengthen the social and emotional education and support capacity of adults caring for children in collaboration with guardians and EEC approved providers by conducting needs assessments and classroom observations. The Early Childhood Consultant works with teacher/director and guardian to develop a plan for strengthening social, emotional, behavioral support for the child at home, school and community that may include providing classroom training and modeling of tools and techniques. In addition, Early Childhood Consultants work with EEC approved providers and guardians to facilitate referrals to other appropriate programs/service providers in Hampden and Berkshire County.

Who are we?

Early Childhood Program

Early Childhood Consultants provide mental health screening and consultation across Hampden County and Berkshire County to programs serving children under the age of 14 who have been referred through the Department of Early Education and Care Mental Health Consultation grant program.

Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities.

What are we looking for in an Early Childhood Mental Consultant?

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field such as social work, psychology, family therapy, or behavioral health therapist.
• Experience and interest in working with the early childhood population, including children, guardians and providers.
• Knowledge of Hampden County or Berkshire County systems and services.
• Broad knowledge of mental health diagnoses and evidence-based treatment techniques.

How do I apply to be an Early Childhood Consultant?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

**NOTICE**

In accordance with the BHN Mandatory COVID vaccine policy - all staff, interns, temps, residents and contractors are required to be fully vaccinated no later than day one of employment. Medical or religious exemptions will be offered and must be approved prior to starting work.