Early Childhood Mental Health and Wellness Consultant

DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)

Consultant providing virtual and on-site mental health consultations for young children's wellbeing. Flexible hours with a commitment to support mental health and social-emotional development.

Posted 5/27/2026contractNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65 - $75 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Offer virtual and on-site mental health and wellbeing consultations on program specific matters that support a young child’s mental health.
Provide consultation services that build the capacity of adults in a young child’s life to strengthen and support the mental health and social and emotional development of children.
Provide consultation services at the rate of roughly 16-20 hours per month, flexibility based on the needs of the program.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a similar field, required;
New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), required;
3+ years experience in supporting individuals in mental and behavioral health, required;
2+ years experience in consulting, advising, or coaching adults and programs, required;
Experience in Early Childhood Mental Health, required;
Bilingual (Spanish/English), highly preferred;
Demonstrated expertise in mental health consultation, screening tools, classroom observations, and trauma informed care;
Knowledgeable about Early Childhood Education health and wellness policies;
Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate effective communications among partners and teams to ensure goals are achieved;
Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds;
Demonstrated computer literacy skills;
Experience working remotely in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams;
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
A physical exam, fingerprinting, and a federal background check are required for this position.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Support for cross-functional team collaborations
Opportunities for professional development.
Flexible work arrangements (with remote and on-site services).

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Hard Skills & Tools

mental health consultationscreening toolsclassroom observationstrauma informed careEarly Childhood Mental Healthconsultingadvisingcoaching

Soft Skills

excellent communication skillsability to interact effectively with diverse backgroundscollaborativeflexibilitycapacity building

Certifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)