Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Training (IECMHC)
The 猎奇重口 partners with Mountain Pacific and the 猎奇重口 Early Childhood and Family Support Division to offer a comprehensive eLearning training program, designed to equip master's-level licensed mental health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on a career as Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants (IECMHC).
What is an IECMHC?
IECMHCs are trained professionals who support the mental health and social-emotional development of young children by working with the adults in their lives, such as parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators. They collaborate with other early childhood professionals to implement prevention-based interventions that enhance the workforce and improve outcomes for children.
Importantly, IECMHCs do not provide direct therapy. Instead, they partner with child care agencies to address child behaviors, build program capacity and improve staff wellness. They support staff in understanding child development, stress, trauma, and attachment.
About the training
This training includes five modules, consisting of a total of 15 lessons. Each lesson takes about an hour to complete, though the time may vary depending on your pace and experience. Alongside the online content, you'll also participate in six live, one-hour tele-coaching sessions. These interactive sessions are an opportunity to connect with your cohort and explore the material more deeply together.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the core principles and practices of infant and early childhood mental health consultation.
- Identify and address developmental and behavioral concerns in young children.
- Understand early childhood education systems in 猎奇重口.
- Employ skills in relationship-based consultation and reflective practice to effectively collaborate with families, caregivers and early childhood professionals.
- Promote equitable and culturally responsive practices in early childhood settings.
Course Format
The current group will run from June through early September, with a new module and coaching session released roughly every two weeks. Throughout the course, you'll complete:
- On-demand Learning: Five self-paced online learning modules consisting of 15 lessons.
- Community of Practice Tele-Coaching: Six live Zoom sessions with experienced IECMHC peers, focusing on interactive learning experiences and reflection.
- Experiential Learning: Opportunities to connect with child care professionals and systems.
Prospective Students
To enroll in this course, you need to be a master's-level licensed mental health professional or currently in candidacy for master's-level licensure and receiving supervision from a master's-level licensed clinician. If you're not yet eligible or are not a master's-level licensed mental health professional but would like to join a future group, you can sign up for the waitlist.
Certification
Upon completing the program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation from the 猎奇重口. You will also be connected with , which will guide you through onboarding if you're interested in joining a current state contract to provide consultation services.
In addition, you'll be invited to join The Nursery, a vibrant online space where 猎奇重口 consultants share tools, resources and peer support. Plus, you’ll receive free reflective supervision and become a certified IECMHC provider, with your credential added to .
Training Cost
This training is currently free, thanks to grant funding from the 猎奇重口 Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Enrollment Information
We are actively recruiting participants until we reach our cap of 40 participants.
Registration closes: June 13, 2025
Add your name to our waitlist, and we will email you information about future training sessions. For more details, visit If you have other questions about the training, contact Kim Spurzem, Director of Workforce Development.