Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team at Child Development Watch in Southern Health Services. The successful contractor will be expected to: Actively participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team at Child Development Watch to discuss and recommend treatment options to address mental health concerns for infants, toddlers and their families. Provide short term assessment and/or intervention as needed in natural environments such as clients homes, daycares, Child Development Watch Clinic locations and other community settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Explain to and educate families regarding the specific findings of the assessment and assist in the development of goals related to social emotional concerns and an integrated plan of care in natural settings called an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Provide consultation to families of children with social emotional needs as identified on the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Provide consultation to Child Development Watch staff regarding social emotional/behavioral concerns. Effectively communicate, orally and in writing, the childs progress, goals and activities to promote their social emotional development. Support professional development for Child Development Watch staff and early intervention providers by providing training that will be identified and requested by staff. Support professional development for childcare providers in order to successfully support children with social emotional needs and their families.
