Social Worker or LMHC - Early Intervention

Position: SOCIAL WORKER LCSW or LMHC Full Time opportunity!

Sign on bonus $2,000 for Full Time (30-40 hours) positions. The bonus will be paid out in two increments!

Make a difference in a family's life!

The Early Intervention (EI) Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) provides direct services to infants and toddlers (ages 0–3) with developmental delays and their families. Services are family-centered, provided in natural environments (e.g., home, daycare), and aim to support emotional, social, and developmental well-being. The clinician partners with families, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develops Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and utilizes therapeutic strategies to support families.

Responsibilities:

· Conduct developmental assessments of children and families.

· Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).

· Provide coaching, parent education, community resources and emotional support to families.

· Deliver strategies targeting social-emotional development, attachment, and behavior.

· Collaborate with early childhood educators, speech and occupational therapists, and medical professionals.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state and federal EI guidelines.

· Facilitate referrals to community resources and advocate for family needs.

· Participate in staff training, team meetings and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on the latest best practices.

· Maintain professional licensure

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related mental health field.

· Valid license: LCSW, LICSW, LMHC.

· Experience working with infants, toddlers, or young children and their families for 1 to 2 years

· Knowledge of early childhood development, trauma-informed care, and family systems.

· Strong communication and organizational skills.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for home visits).

· Bilingual skills a plus (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese).

· Primarily community-based with visits conducted in homes and other community based settings.

· Flexible scheduling may be required to meet family needs.

· Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to work effectively with diverse families, and knowledge of early childhood development and intervention strategies.