Early Childhood Dev Clinician (Healthy Steps)
Unity Health Care.
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$1 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Clinician will provide integrated behavioral health services for children aged birth to three and their caregivers using the Healthy Steps model, involving developmental screening, brief intervention, and care coordination. Key duties include conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, supporting caregivers on topics like attachment and parenting, and collaborating with pediatric teams.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field, along with a DC license or eligibility (LICSW, LGSW, LPC, LGPC, PhD). Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of experience with infants/young children/families, experience in early childhood development or infant mental health, and experience serving underserved communities.
Job description
Job Title
- Early
- Childhood
- Development
- Clinician
- Program:
- Healthy
- Steps
- Location:
- Washington,
- DC
- Organization:
- Unity
- Health
- Care
- Employment
- Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Unity Health Care is seeking an Early Childhood Development Clinician to provide integrated behavioral health services within pediatric primary care through the Healthy Steps model. This role supports children ages birth to three and their caregivers through developmental screening, brief intervention, caregiver support, and care coordination.
- Key responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations
- Develop and implement treatment plans and brief interventions
- Provide universal developmental screening
- Support caregivers with attachment, self-regulation, and parenting guidance
- Participate in team-based well-child visits
- Collaborate with pediatric providers and care teams
- Coordinate referrals and community resources
- Maintain EMR documentation and Healthy Steps fidelity metrics
- Participate in quality improvement and population health initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- DC license or license-eligible (LICSW, LGSW, LPC, LGPC, PhD)
- 1–3 years of experience with infants, young children, and families preferred
- Experience in early childhood development and/or infant mental health preferred
- Experience serving underserved communities preferred
- Why join unity health care
- Mission-driven organization advancing health equity
- Integrated primary care and behavioral health model
- Professional development and Infant Mental Health training support
- Collaborative, team-based environment
Unity Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.