Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist-Childrens OP Therapist

## Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services for clients assigned to caseload, primarily early childhood population.
• Provide consultation and emergency services.
• Program development in accordance with the annual plan and in consultation with the supervisor of the

program.

• Completion of administrative paperwork and medical records in a timely manner as required.
• Serve on after hours On-Call rotation. (2-4 required per year)
• Strong and effective oral and written communicator
• Facilitation and training with daycare providers and the community at large
• Collaboration with other agencies and professionals
• Provide consultation, assessment, and educational services to other professionals and parents of children

in the birth to five age range.

• Provide clinical services
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or another Mental Health field.
• Licensed and/or Certified by the appropriate Board in the State of Kentucky.
• Candidates who are eligible for licensure and/or certification will also be considered.

Special Requirements

• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able travel to various

• locations, including consumer homes, within or outside the region. Attendance at state & national
• meetings is required. Attendance at training programs required.

Knowledge / Background

• . Early childhood development
• . Preschool, Early Childhood Services
• . Clinical/Counseling skills
• . Understanding of Family Dynamics