Salary: See Position Description
Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: EARLY CARE & EDUCATION
Program: CHILD CARE AWARE
Opening Date: 09/02/2026

General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to an Early Care and Education Manager, the Mental Health Consultant provides consultation to early learning caregivers and the families they serve. The position is focused on strengthening the capacity of early learning providers, families and systems to promote positive social and emotional development, and to prevent, identify and reduce the impact of mental health challenges among children and families.

Salary:

Below are the annual and hourly compensation ranges for this position, which will be determined by experience and education:

• Grade 28: $70,200.00 - $85,404.80 annually / $33.75 - $43.06 hourly
• Grade 29: $76,502.40 - $93,059.20 annually / $36.78 - $44.74 hourly

Please see minimum qualifications for more information.

Assignment:
This position will work full-time, year-round. .A health exam, including a TB test, and clearance through DCYF is required prior to the start date.
Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Only complete applications will be considered.

A complete application will include:

1. Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years
2. At least three professional references and contact information
3. A cover letter expressing interest in the position
4. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application

FIRST REVIEW DATE: SEPTEMBER 15TH
Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:

1. Use skill, knowledge and expertise in trauma informed and resiliency building practices when supporting children as well as adult learners
2. Use a strengths-based approach and anti-bias lens to building relationships with a focus on perspective taking, data analysis, and solutions that build on people's strengths while addressing needs.
3. Provide consultation to early learning staff regarding children with an identified special need, or with information and support for providing inclusive services and preventing expulsion.
4. Provide information and support for developmental screening of all children attending the facility including accessing resources for referral for follow up assessments as needed.
5. Meet with families to consult on child and family needs, classroom teachers to review classroom observations, and create/develop follow-up plans to support these needs and implement plans as needed.
6. Provide child development information related to social-emotional development and mental health.
7. Provide guidance and model developmentally appropriate activities for children and effective ways to work with and support young children.
8. Document the amount of time spent in consultation in each classroom, including a description of the type of consultation delivered.
9. Work in partnership with the Child Care Aware - Early Achievers staff to deliver a coordinated system of support by providing consultation and training.
10. Engage with regional/community/tribal early learning and behavioral health partners to: build connections and establish regional referral options for children, families and providers; identify regional strengths/opportunities and service gaps/barriers; and engage with other MHCs (including MHCs working in Head Start/ECEAP settings and Infant Toddler Consultation) to work toward long term goal of a coordinated approach in Early Childhood Mental Health.
11. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position. .

Other Functions:

1. Uphold the Vision, Values and Commitments to professionalism of the ECE Department at ESD 112.
2. Maintain documentation in the program database.
3. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree or Doctorate in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology, Clinical Licensure or License-eligible, and three years' experience in mental health field; or
2. Master's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, AND/OR Infant Mental Health Endorsement, AND/OR previous experience delivering IECMHC or Early Education.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Infant Mental Health Endorsement.
2. Bilingual.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Travel across SW Washington as needed.
2. Frequent sitting, stooping, bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.
3. Physical environment may include office setting, remote office setting, early learning centers and family child care homes, or community work sites.
4. Extended and/or flexible hours as needed.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Department of Children, Youth and Families.
2. Tuberculosis test to meet state health requirements.
3. Health exam.
4. Proof of MMR vaccination or exemption.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.
01

Do you have a Master's Degree or Doctorate in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Psychology, Clinical Licensure or License-eligible, and three years' experience in mental health field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Master's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, AND/OR Infant Mental Health Endorsement, AND/OR previous experience delivering IECMHC or Early Education?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
04

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
05

Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
06

Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
07

In December 2019 a law passed that requires proof of MMR vaccine or immunity for employees working in child care programs (WAC 110-300-0120). To comply with the law, you must be able to provide one of the following upon hire:Option 1: Immunization records showing you have received the MMR vaccine; orOption 2: Proof of immunity to measles though documented lab evidence of antibody titer; orOption 3: A healthcare provider's attestation of your history of measles sufficient to provide immunity against measles; orOption 4: Written certification, signed by a Washington licensed-MD, ND, DO, ARNP, or PA, that the MMR vaccine is not advisable for you.Are you able to comply with WAC 110-300-0120 and provide one of the listed options?

• YES
• NO

08

Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

09

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

10

APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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