Job Description
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following:
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the overall operation of designated the consulting program.
Assist in the establishment of policies, procedures, system development and implementation to meet all licensing and accreditation requirements.
Responsible for overall productivity of the program to meet standards per agency policy.
Responsible for evaluating the program’s effectiveness and improving the overall performance.
Responsible for describing and quantifying the number of consultations, referrals, educational services delivered, trainings, technical assistance, coaching and outreach provided and to whom on a quarterly basis.
Operate the program in a cost effective manner and monitor revenues and expenditures.
Make an assessment of and determine the clinical interventions for the assigned consumers. The population can include: children, adolescents, and adults.
Implement a treatment plan based on assessment data as well as a sound knowledge base of standards of professional practice and principles of their respected discipline.
Provide care based on ethical concepts, adhering to established standards of practice and engage in activities or behaviors that characterize professionals.
Ensure the accuracy, content and completeness of client files.
Provide services within time requirement as set forth in agency police and procedures.
Provide services as documented in client treatment plan.
Refrain from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently, when necessary.
Other duties as required.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
The Early Childhood Consultant will serve as the regional expert in the social, emotional, developmental and mental health issues of substance exposed infants, pregnant and/or parenting women who use substances or those who are at high risk for using opioids or other substances.
The Early Childhood Consultant must be knowledgeable about early childhood mental health, including, but not limited to: child development, social-emotional wellness and healthy attachment. He/she must also be familiar with the parent-child dyad.
This position requires a Master’s Degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, nursing, professional counseling or another related field. Licensure is not necessary, however the person should be familiar with adverse childhood experiences and how they can affect adult behavior and relationships.
Basic knowledge of addiction and family systems is beneficial.
Submit to and pass a criminal record check and a drug screening test.
Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Required Job Skills:
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or in a crisis situation
Ability to complete record keeping in a timely fashion
Ability to formulate treatment objectives for the person served
Ability to get along with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds and needs
Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health Concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application
Clinical expertise in crisis intervention and resolution
Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to positively represent the agency in the community
Knowledgeable of the stages in recovery for behavioral health and/or substance use disorders
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds
Possess a valid Kentucky Driver’s License and maintain a safe driving record if required for job performance.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, may be off-site from normal office location or placed at a Residential Program.
The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate.
Environmental Data and Job Hazards:
Hours of work are structured 7.5 – 8.0 hour blocks of time but may be subject to irregular and/or flexible hours based on needs or demands.
Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials.
All staff are required to participate in yearly trainings regarding infection control and safety in the environment including hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens.
All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potential dangerous situations including when police need to be summoned.
All staff must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within one month of employment and maintain the certification, if providing direct care.
Required Job Performance:
Successful Performance Evaluation rating of 3 or above. (See Attached Performance Outcome Evaluation) A Performance Improvement Plan will be initiated on all scores below a 3 rating. An employee will be terminated if the Performance Improvement Plan is viewed as unsuccessful after 2 attempts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following:
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the overall operation of designated the consulting program.
Assist in the establishment of policies, procedures, system development and implementation to meet all licensing and accreditation requirements.
Responsible for overall productivity of the program to meet standards per agency policy.
Responsible for evaluating the program’s effectiveness and improving the overall performance.
Responsible for describing and quantifying the number of consultations, referrals, educational services delivered, trainings, technical assistance, coaching and outreach provided and to whom on a quarterly basis.
Operate the program in a cost effective manner and monitor revenues and expenditures.
Make an assessment of and determine the clinical interventions for the assigned consumers. The population can include: children, adolescents, and adults.
Implement a treatment plan based on assessment data as well as a sound knowledge base of standards of professional practice and principles of their respected discipline.
Provide care based on ethical concepts, adhering to established standards of practice and engage in activities or behaviors that characterize professionals.
Ensure the accuracy, content and completeness of client files.
Provide services within time requirement as set forth in agency police and procedures.
Provide services as documented in client treatment plan.
Refrain from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
Respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently, when necessary.
Other duties as required.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
The Early Childhood Consultant will serve as the regional expert in the social, emotional, developmental and mental health issues of substance exposed infants, pregnant and/or parenting women who use substances or those who are at high risk for using opioids or other substances.
The Early Childhood Consultant must be knowledgeable about early childhood mental health, including, but not limited to: child development, social-emotional wellness and healthy attachment. He/she must also be familiar with the parent-child dyad.
This position requires a Master’s Degree from an accredited school in social work, psychology, nursing, professional counseling or another related field. Licensure is not necessary, however the person should be familiar with adverse childhood experiences and how they can affect adult behavior and relationships.
Basic knowledge of addiction and family systems is beneficial.
Submit to and pass a criminal record check and a drug screening test.
Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm Evening and weekend hours may be required.
Required Job Skills:
Oral and Written Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or in a crisis situation
Ability to complete record keeping in a timely fashion
Ability to formulate treatment objectives for the person served
Ability to get along with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds and needs
Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health Concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application
Clinical expertise in crisis intervention and resolution
Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to positively represent the agency in the community
Knowledgeable of the stages in recovery for behavioral health and/or substance use disorders
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds
Possess a valid Kentucky Driver’s License and maintain a safe driving record if required for job performance.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, may be off-site from normal office location or placed at a Residential Program.
The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate.
Environmental Data and Job Hazards:
Hours of work are structured 7.5 – 8.0 hour blocks of time but may be subject to irregular and/or flexible hours based on needs or demands.
Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials.
All staff are required to participate in yearly trainings regarding infection control and safety in the environment including hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens.
All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potential dangerous situations including when police need to be summoned.
All staff must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation within one month of employment and maintain the certification, if providing direct care.
Required Job Performance:
Successful Performance Evaluation rating of 3 or above. (See Attached Performance Outcome Evaluation) A Performance Improvement Plan will be initiated on all scores below a 3 rating. An employee will be terminated if the Performance Improvement Plan is viewed as unsuccessful after 2 attempts.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Early Childhood Consultant position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Corbin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
