Request for Proposal - Mental Health Consultant

Request for Proposal - Mental Health Consultant

Summary:

Plaza de la Raza Child Development Services, Inc. operates a Head Start and Early Head Start program that provides comprehensive integrated services to children from birth to five years of age and is currently accepting bids for a Licensed Mental Health Consultant to provide support for the emotional, behavioral, and social development of children and families. Services to be provided from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Hours to be negotiated.

Requirements and Specifications:
• Licenses as a psychologist, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, educational psychologist, professional counselor, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or psychiatrist.
• Training and experience working with prenatal-to-five population.
• Clearance from the California Department of Justice, FBI, and Child Abuse Central Index
• Documentation of TB clearance, Tdap, MMR, and Influenza Immunizations (or flu vaccine waiver)
• Verification of Liability Insurance
Scope of Work
• Build collaborative relationships among staff, children, and parents to support mental wellness
• Conduct monthly scheduled on-site center/classroom visits for consultations, training provided to parents and staff, direct classroom observations, or parent/staff consultations, interventions provided to children and families, and social-emotional activities.
• Observe and assess children in the classroom setting and provide intervention when necessary
• Conduct interviews with parents and teaching staff for holistic assessment
• Document all consultations, observation and trainings on the appropriate forms
• Provide anticipatory guidance on child development and behavior
• Refer families to appropriate community resources
• Promote healthy parent-child relationships and model effective behavior management
• Participate in Multidisciplinary Team Meetings and provide social-emotional support and service linkage.
• Conduct the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) screening with appropriate interpretation and follow-up.
• Support implementation of crisis intervention protocols as needed
• Consult with staff regarding children exhibiting atypical behaviors or mental health concerns
• Provide individualized coaching, consultation, and follow-up for staff
• Provide and support staff training in collaboration with the Mental Health Coordinator
• Collaborate and maintain communication with relevant staff and consultants
• Promote culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices
• Perform other related duties in compliance with Plaza’s policies and procedures as agreed.

Proposal Should Include:
• Letter of interest and resume
• Copy of Valid Licensure
• Statement of Hourly Rate
• Availability and limitations, if any

Submit proposal via email to:
Jennifer Sims, Executive Assistant at jsims@pdlr.org
Deadline: May 15, 2026