Pathways Inc.- Early Childhood Consultant (Boyd, Greenup, Lawrence, Carter and Elliott, KY; Morehead, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Frenchburg and West Liberty, KY)

Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.

Education & Licensure:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage/Family Therapy
Associate-level license: LPA, LPCA, CSW, AMFT
Independent-level license: LPP, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT

Salary Range:

Associate Level License: $55,000 – $61,875
Independent Level License: $65,000 – $73,125

Position Overview:
We are seeking an Early Childhood Consultant to support infants and young children (0-5) exposed to substances in utero, including those whose mothers are in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). This role emphasizes improving early childhood development, promoting healthy attachment, and providing guidance to families and providers.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide consultation, education, and collaboration with families and providers serving infants and young children impacted by prenatal substance exposure.
Support families actively engaged in recovery from SUD, ensuring child well-being and safety.
Deliver direct behavioral health services (up to 25% of the role) using developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed practices in homes, early care settings, hospitals, or community locations.
Assist in the development and implementation of Plans of Safe Care for infants and young children.
Maintain knowledge of early childhood development, social-emotional wellness, trauma-informed care, and attachment strategies.

Skills & Knowledge:

Expertise in working with substance/trauma-exposed infants and young children.
Strong understanding of early childhood mental health, social-emotional development, and healthy attachment.
Ability to consult and collaborate effectively with families, multidisciplinary teams, and early childhood providers.

This is a full time position

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