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PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and an intermediary agent—managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.
Position Type: Exempt Annual Salary
Accountability: Provider Services Manager, PHLpreK Intermediary
Location: 1500 Market Street
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Family Navigation Supervisor, the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (EMCH) provides support, education, and resources to PHLpreK Providers as it relates to early childhood mental health. The goals of early childhood mental health consultation are building collaborative relationships to reduce the number of children expelled from childcare due to challenging behaviors, increase the understanding of social and emotional development and its impact on educational success, support childcare and families to use effective strategies that help young children with social-emotional and behavioral concerns, and link providers and families to resources. This position reports to the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Family Navigation Supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide one-on-one, child-specific, technical assistance to PHLpreK providers in using the Pyramid Model and deliver interventions in settings that are implementing the PBIS model.
- Observe the child and classroom environment and provide recommendations to promote healthy social and emotional development.
- Review screening data for PHLpreK enrolled children, identify red flags, and work in conjunction with the Family Navigator to follow up with PHLpreK providers and families to refer children for evaluation.
- Deliver child-specific targeted social and emotional supports to promote self-regulation and other behaviors associated with positive outcomes for children 3-5.
- Coach practitioners and PHL pre-K coaches to increase positive interactions with children and support the positive social-emotional development of children in their classrooms.
- For children in Early Learning and childcare settings presenting with social-emotional and behavioral concerns, conduct visits with the family in the home or community. These visits will support the family to implement and extend effective strategies to address social-emotional and behavioral concerns in the home.
- Make recommendations for resources and make direct referrals for Preschool Early Intervention, Behavioral Health, and other supports and services, per the procedure to be established, individually and in collaboration with the Early Childhood Education Navigator.
- Participate in the development of protocols and policies for enhanced early childhood mental health procedures for PHLpreK.
- Deliver professional development to support practitioners and coaches in increasing their understanding of early childhood development, developmental screening, positive relationships, positive social-emotional development of their children, and positive behavior management.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other agencies addressing the mental health needs of young children.
- Support practitioners and parents to access community resources.
- Complete required paperwork and service documentation in case files and the PHLpreK database.
- Enter ECMH-related data and submit reports as requested by OCF, PHLpreK, and DBHIDS leadership.
- Participate in parent meetings at PHLpreK sites to discuss services and potential benefits to child and family.
- Participate in state and local meetings regarding issues of early childhood mental health.
- Engage in ongoing professional development that supports continuous quality improvement, relevant translation of research to practice, and knowledge of early childhood mental health practices.
- All other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The ECMH Consultant reports to and is supervised by the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Family Navigation Supervisor.
SKILLS:
- Substantial knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practice, working with children in groups, and mental health issues.
- Knowledge of underlying concepts of social-emotional development, screening and assessment, evidence-based strategies for mental health promotion and prevention, strengths-based practices, community resources, and family systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work in school or classroom settings.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and in the community.
- Ability to build trusting, effective working relationships with providers, families, and coaches.
- Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to travel locally, regionally, and statewide as needed.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, competent interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education or related degree. Specialized training and experience in early childhood education, early intervention, young child social-emotional development, special education, mental health, and social work. Master’s degree preferred.
- Infant Toddler Mental Health Certificate or equivalent preferred, or an established Evidence-Based Practice for social-emotional or behavioral concerns.
- Engagement with a family member who has experienced I/T, preschool EI, or behavioral health is a plus.
- At least three years of post-degree experience, including child mental health, a related human service field, or an early childhood setting.
- Certified Professional Development & Technical Assistance instructor through the PA Quality Assurance System (PQAS) or ability to become certified within 90 days.
This position includes the need to attend weekend, evening, and early morning meetings to accommodate family schedules and childcare meeting or training schedules.
PHMC is an EOE and an E- Verify Employer
Experience
Required- 3 year(s): At least three (3) years of post-degree experience that includes: child mental health, related human service field or early childhood setting.
- certified Professional Development & Technical Assistance instructor through the PA Quality Assurance System (PQAS) or ability to become certified within 90 days.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Education or related field
- Master of Education or better in Early Childhood Education or related field
Skills
Preferred- Presentation Skills
- Customer Service
- Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective Communication
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
PHMC serves as both a direct service provider to individuals, families, and communities across the region and an intermediary agent—managing large-scale contracts, government and philanthropic partnerships, and multidisciplinary initiatives that require operational sophistication, strategic leadership, and deep mission alignment.
Position Type: Exempt Annual Salary
Accountability: Provider Services Manager, PHLpreK Intermediary
Location: 1500 Market Street
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Family Navigation Supervisor, the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (EMCH) provides support, education, and resources to PHLpreK Providers as it relates to early childhood mental health. The goals of early childhood mental health consultation are building collaborative relationships to reduce the number of children expelled from childcare due to challenging behaviors, increase the understanding of social and emotional development and its impact on educational success, support childcare and families to use effective strategies that help young children with social-emotional and behavioral concerns, and link providers and families to resources. This position reports to the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Family Navigation Supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide one-on-one, child-specific, technical assistance to PHLpreK providers in using the Pyramid Model and deliver interventions in settings that are implementing the PBIS model.
- Observe the child and classroom environment and provide recommendations to promote healthy social and emotional development.
- Review screening data for PHLpreK enrolled children, identify red flags, and work in conjunction with the Family Navigator to follow up with PHLpreK providers and families to refer children for evaluation.
- Deliver child-specific targeted social and emotional supports to promote self-regulation and other behaviors associated with positive outcomes for children 3-5.
- Coach practitioners and PHL pre-K coaches to increase positive interactions with children and support the positive social-emotional development of children in their classrooms.
- For children in Early Learning and childcare settings presenting with social-emotional and behavioral concerns, conduct visits with the family in the home or community. These visits will support the family to implement and extend effective strategies to address social-emotional and behavioral concerns in the home.
- Make recommendations for resources and make direct referrals for Preschool Early Intervention, Behavioral Health, and other supports and services, per the procedure to be established, individually and in collaboration with the Early Childhood Education Navigator.
- Participate in the development of protocols and policies for enhanced early childhood mental health procedures for PHLpreK.
- Deliver professional development to support practitioners and coaches in increasing their understanding of early childhood development, developmental screening, positive relationships, positive social-emotional development of their children, and positive behavior management.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other agencies addressing the mental health needs of young children.
- Support practitioners and parents to access community resources.
- Complete required paperwork and service documentation in case files and the PHLpreK database.
- Enter ECMH-related data and submit reports as requested by OCF, PHLpreK, and DBHIDS leadership.
- Participate in parent meetings at PHLpreK sites to discuss services and potential benefits to child and family.
- Participate in state and local meetings regarding issues of early childhood mental health.
- Engage in ongoing professional development that supports continuous quality improvement, relevant translation of research to practice, and knowledge of early childhood mental health practices.
- All other duties as assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The ECMH Consultant reports to and is supervised by the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation and Family Navigation Supervisor.
SKILLS:
- Substantial knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practice, working with children in groups, and mental health issues.
- Knowledge of underlying concepts of social-emotional development, screening and assessment, evidence-based strategies for mental health promotion and prevention, strengths-based practices, community resources, and family systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work in school or classroom settings.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and in the community.
- Ability to build trusting, effective working relationships with providers, families, and coaches.
- Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to travel locally, regionally, and statewide as needed.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, competent interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
- Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, or Early Childhood Education or related degree. Specialized training and experience in early childhood education, early intervention, young child social-emotional development, special education, mental health, and social work. Master’s degree preferred.
- Infant Toddler Mental Health Certificate or equivalent preferred, or an established Evidence-Based Practice for social-emotional or behavioral concerns.
- Engagement with a family member who has experienced I/T, preschool EI, or behavioral health is a plus.
- At least three years of post-degree experience, including child mental health, a related human service field, or an early childhood setting.
- Certified Professional Development & Technical Assistance instructor through the PA Quality Assurance System (PQAS) or ability to become certified within 90 days.
This position includes the need to attend weekend, evening, and early morning meetings to accommodate family schedules and childcare meeting or training schedules.
PHMC is an EOE and an E- Verify Employer
Experience
Required- 3 year(s): At least three (3) years of post-degree experience that includes: child mental health, related human service field or early childhood setting.
- certified Professional Development & Technical Assistance instructor through the PA Quality Assurance System (PQAS) or ability to become certified within 90 days.
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Education or related field
- Master of Education or better in Early Childhood Education or related field
Skills
Preferred- Presentation Skills
- Customer Service
- Verbal Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective Communication
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in early childhood mental health consultant jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related mental health field
- Active state clinical license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent
- Experience providing infant and early childhood mental health consultation in community or program settings
- Knowledge of reflective supervision and relationship-based practice models
- Familiarity with child development screening tools such as ASQ and ASQ-SE
- Infant Mental Health Endorsement (IMH-E) at any level preferred or required
Tips for Your Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to reflective practice
Hiring managers in early childhood mental health look specifically for reflective supervision experience and familiarity with relationship-based models. Name the specific frameworks you use, such as DIR/Floortime or the Circle of Security, rather than listing generic counseling skills.
Highlight infant mental health endorsement levels
Many postings screen for IMH-E endorsement at the Endorsed, Specialist, or Mentor level. If you hold any level, put it in your resume header alongside your license so it surfaces immediately when reviewers scan credentials before reading your experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists early childhood mental health consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by program funding type
Job titles vary widely across Head Start, Early Head Start, Part C early intervention, and state-funded home visiting programs. Searching by program type rather than job title alone surfaces openings you would otherwise miss when scanning postings.
Prepare a case consultation portfolio example
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a real consultation case, including how you supported a provider's reflective capacity. Have one concrete, de-identified example ready that shows your process from initial observation through the provider's practice change.
Negotiate for protected reflective supervision time
Many early childhood mental health consultants burn out when caseloads crowd out their own reflective supervision. During offer negotiations, ask specifically how many hours per month are protected for receiving supervision, and treat a vague answer as a red flag.
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most early childhood mental health consultants?
Nationwide Children's Hospital, Options Counseling and Family Services, and Howard Center are hiring the most early childhood mental health consultants right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Oregon, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in organizations running federally funded early intervention and Head Start programs.
How many early childhood mental health consultant jobs are remote?
About 20% of early childhood mental health consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by program type. Program consultation roles that involve direct classroom observation remain mostly in person, while training, coaching, and system-level consultation roles are more frequently offered as remote or hybrid positions.
How do you become a early childhood mental health consultant?
Start by earning a master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related clinical field, then obtain your state clinical license. Build direct experience with infants, toddlers, and families through early intervention, Head Start, or community mental health settings. Pursue reflective supervision training and work toward Infant Mental Health Endorsement through your state's IMH association, which signals specialized competency to employers in this field.
How do you get hired as an early childhood mental health consultant with little experience?
Focus on roles with Head Start programs or Part C early intervention agencies, which frequently hire candidates who have strong clinical training but limited consultation-specific experience, then provide mentored supervision on the job. Frame your direct clinical work with young children and families as foundational consultation experience, and pursue even one reflective supervision training or certificate course before applying to demonstrate your commitment to the practice model.
What does the early childhood mental health consultant interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call with HR or a program coordinator, followed by a competency-based interview with a clinical supervisor or program director. You will typically be asked to walk through a real consultation case, describe your approach to reflective supervision, and discuss how you support providers experiencing secondary traumatic stress. Some programs add a brief written scenario response or a panel interview with early childhood educators.
Where can I find and apply to early childhood mental health consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to early childhood mental health consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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