Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant - Linn County

Make a Difference Every Day — Become an Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Tanager

Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As an Infant Early Childhood Mental health Consultant at Tanager, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential.

About Tanager

Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs.

We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.

Position Overview

The Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant will serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing mental health consultation and support to staff, children, and families. The Mental Health Consultant will perform a broad range of services, including early childhood mental health consultation in classrooms and during home visits, training and coaching of staff, parent training as well as screening, assessment and referral services for children and families within a daycare setting.

Why Choose Tanager?

We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Financial Security: Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support: Access to Headspace app, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy
• Growth Support: Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll
• And most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services field or
  • A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field and actively pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work or related Human Services field
• Two years' previous direct experience in a mental health setting providing prevention services and/or mental health therapy to children and families
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Required Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.