Request for Proposal: Mental Health Consultant Job at Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc., La Puente, CA

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  • Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc.
  • La Puente, CA

Job Description

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. (Plaza) operates a comprehensive Head Start program serving children from birth to five years of age. Plaza is currently accepting bids for a Behavior Intervention Consultant to support the disabilities and mental health services offered to children and families. Services to be provided from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. Part-time hours to be negotiated.

Job Description

Scope of Work

• Build collaborative relationships among staff, children, and parents to support mental wellness

• Conduct monthly scheduled on-site center/classroom visits for consultations, training provided to parents and staff, direct classroom observations, or parent/staff consultations, interventions provided to children and families, and social-emotional activities.

• Observe and assess children in the classroom setting and provide intervention when necessary

• Conduct interviews with parents and teaching staff for holistic assessment

• Document all consultations, observation and trainings on the appropriate forms

• Provide anticipatory guidance on child development and behavior

• Refer families to appropriate community resources

• Promote healthy parent-child relationships and model effective behavior management

• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings and provide social-emotional support and service linkage.

• Conduct the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening with appropriate interpretation and follow-up.

• Support implementation of crisis intervention protocols as needed

• Consult with staff regarding children exhibiting atypical behaviors or mental health concerns

• Provide individualized coaching, consultation, and follow-up for staff

• Provide and support staff training in collaboration with the Mental Health Coordinator

• Collaborate and maintain communication with relevant staff and consultants

• Promote culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices

• Perform other related duties in compliance with Plaza’s policies and procedures as agreed.

Desired Skills and Experience

Requirements and Specifications

• Licenses as a psychologist, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, educational psychologist, professional counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or psychiatrist.

• Training and experience working with prenatal-to-five population.

• Clearance from the California Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index

• Documentation of TB clearance, Tdap, MMR, and Influenza Immunizations (or flu vaccine waiver)

• Verification of Liability Insurance

Proposal Should Include:

• Letter of interest and resume

• Copy of Valid Licensure

• Statement of Hourly Rate

• Availability and limitations, if any

Please submit your proposal via email to:

Attention: Jennifer Sims, Executive Assistant jsims@pdlr.org

Deadline: May 16, 2025

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time,

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