Jean Budd, LPC, IMH-E®
For twenty years, Jean Budd, LPC, IMH-E®, has developed and implemented Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation in New Jersey. Her current role is Child and Family Therapist, Fort Health, NJ, partner with Child Mind Institute. Her responsibilities are individual and group therapy based on evidence-based practices, creation of a holistic treatment approach and improvement of best practices and policies. Previously, Jean was Assistant Director for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, Socio-Emotional Formation Initiative (SEFI) at the Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health, Montclair State University. Jean supported the quality improvement mission for Grow New Jersey Kids TAC/QIS efforts through collaboration, consultation with childcare professionals and families in developing and implementing the IECMHC effort. She co-directed the team of IECMHC professionals, clinicians, and early childhood master- level educators. Initially, Jean was Family Support Manager, Center for Family Resources, a Head Start, Early Head Start, Family Childcare Providers and Home Visiting program, Passaic County, New Jersey. She was the NJ-AIMH Endorsement Coordinator, past president and is currently a leader for the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health. Jean is a facilitator of Advanced Reflective Supervision and Consultation workshops and groups.