Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation

The State of Delaware’s Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families is seeking two full‑time early‑childhood mental‑health consultants—one for Kent County and one for Sussex County—to provide on‑site and remote consultation, training, and direct child/family support for children birth‑to‑5 years. Consultants will work approximately 40 hours per week, using evidence‑based, trauma‑informed practices, and will be responsible for data collection, reporting, and coordination with early‑learning providers and referral systems. Compensation is projected at roughly $78,500 per consultant annually, with the contract running from January 2026 through September 30 2027. • Conduct classroom and child‑specific consultations, assessments, and modeling of best practices. • Deliver professional development, coaching, and family guidance on social‑emotional development and challenging behavior. • Maintain HIPAA‑compliant records, submit regular data reports, and cooperate with state auditors and program monitors. • Must hold a Delaware‑licensed mental‑health credential (LCSW, LMFT, LPCMH, Psychologist), have reliable transportation, and provide own encrypted laptop, cellphone, and vehicle (mileage not reimbursed). • Preference given to candidates who can start in January 2026 and who are bilingual (English/Spanish).