Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Position Purpose

Mercy Care Atlanta is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Behavioral Health Consultant to support our mission of providing integrated, holistic care to underserved communities. This role focuses on psychoeducational assessments, therapeutic support, and behavioral health education for children ages 0–8, with occasional care for ages 9–12. Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Services Coordinator, the consultant works closely with families, schools, and interdisciplinary teams to promote emotional and developmental well-being.
 

What You Will Do

• Conduct behavioral observations and assessments in classrooms and early learning centers

• Facilitate meetings with parents, teachers, and school leadership to support treatment planning

• Lead workshops for parents on social-emotional development and positive behavior strategies

• Provide evidence-based interventions and prevention services to children and families

• Link families to community resources and offer ongoing case management

• Collaborate with primary care teams and participate in interdisciplinary meetings

• Support community health events and educate stakeholders on behavioral health care

• Deliver clinical support to the behavioral health services team

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, health education, or related field

• Licensure (LAPC, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or LCSW) preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mental health and educational settings

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work independently and in teams

• Proficiency in electronic documentation and computer literacy

• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and reliable transportation

• Bilingual Spanish proficiency strongly preferred
   

Position Highlights and Benefits: 

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)  

• Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay  

• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!  

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.  

• Fast response interview times and job offers. 

Ministry/Facility Information:  

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics. Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery.   

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.