Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant Training (IECMHC)
The 老虎机攻略 is partnering with Mountain Pacific and the Montana Early Childhood and Family Support Division to offer a comprehensive eLearning training program, designed to equip 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 highly 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 — fostering strong relationships to meet children’s needs.
老虎机攻略 the training
The course builds on prior theoretical foundations and integrates practical applications, ensuring students are well-prepared to support the mental health and social-emotional development of young children in various settings.
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 Montana.
- 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
Over nine-weeks you will complete:
- On-demand Learning: Five self-paced online learning modules designed to fit into your schedule.
- Community of Practice Tele-Coaching: Five live Zoom sessions with experienced IECMHC peers, focusing on interactive learning experiences and reflection.
- Experiential Learning Practicum: An 8-hour field-based practice with new or existing child care sites, supported by coaching from an experienced IECMHC.
Prospective Students
This training is ideal for licensed mental health clinicians in Montana, who are currently working or interested in working as early childhood consultants. Licensure candidates are not eligible at this time.
Certification
Upon completing the program, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation from the 老虎机攻略. Additionally, you will be registered and listed as a qualified IECMHC provider in the state.
Training Cost
This training is currently free, thanks to grant funding from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
Enrollment Information
We have hit our participant limit for this session. Add your name to our waitlist and we will email you information about future training sessions. For more details, visit For other questions about the training, please contact Kim Spurzem, Director of Workforce Development.