Mental Health Clinician - SBIRT

Are you passionate about helping and supporting teens in school and want summers off? The School Based – Mental Health Clinician (SBIRT program) has the unique opportunity to develop positive relationships with students and provide prevention and early intervention services to promote student wellness. This role provides individual, group, and family counseling support to students impacted by mental health, substance use, and trauma. You will also have an opportunity to be part of a unique team of professionals who meet weekly to support one another, come together for professional growth, and network with one another.

About the Role

This role is done for the purpose of providing leadership and assistance to school districts in the development of comprehensive programs in behavioral health support and intervention, counseling, and case management. This position will serve Freeman School District.

This position is 8 hours per day, 5 days a week, following the typical school schedule, plus some additional days through school breaks.

Responsibilities

• Collects and evaluates data for the purpose of improving school climate and student success.
• Collects and interprets data for the purpose of determining appropriate programs for implementation and referral.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team (MDT) to facilitate referral and coordination of supports.
• Conducts screening, monitoring, and follow-up for students referred from MDT.
• Consults with parents, staff, and community agency personnel for the purpose of developing intervention goals and coordinating service plans.
• Coordinates a variety of activities (e.g., student assistance program, etc.) for the purpose of providing continuity of services for students, in and out of school, to promote success.
• Facilitates educational groups for identified, at-risk students for the purpose of alleviating isolation, coping with anxiety, identifying support resources, enhancing coping skills, etc.
• Maintains individual student records and files (e.g., evaluations, screenings, reviews, intervention, student recovery, reintegration programs, etc.) for the purpose of compiling and documenting activities in compliance with program evaluations.
• Monitors students' grades and attendance for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g., case notes, statistical reports, pre/post follow-up, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Presents educational information to school staff, students, and parents on behavioral health topics, for the purpose of increasing awareness and responsiveness within both the school and the community.
• Provides follow-up and aftercare to students who have been referred to outside services for the purpose of assisting in transition and functioning.
• Provides individual and group counseling and support to students and families for the purpose of improving functioning and meeting identified goals.
• Provides technical assistance in establishing comprehensive intervention programs for the purpose of delivering services in conformance with ESD objectives.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or a similar field is required.
• Experience working in mental health is required. Experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification within one year in one of the following areas: school social work, children's mental health specialist, or chemical dependency.
• Valid driver's license and required auto insurance.
• Mental health counselor license or near completion of required hours for licensure.
• WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (at employee's expense).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skills: Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills. Specific skills include:
  • Applying assessment instruments
  • Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate records/case management
  • Utilizing group presentation skills
• Knowledge: Required to perform basic math, read technical information, compose a variety of documents, facilitate group discussions, and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge includes:
  • Generally accepted mental health and substance abuse assessment, intervention, treatment, and recovery process for adolescents and families
  • Behavioral health counseling and prevention
  • Physical and emotional development of adolescents
  • Mental health issues
• Abilities: Required to schedule activities, meetings, and events, gather, collate, and classify data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Specific abilities include:
  • Adapting to changing work priorities
  • Communicating with diverse groups in a nonjudgmental manner
  • Working flexible hours
  • Displaying patience and a sense of humor
  • Understanding verbal input and responding quickly
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Having regular and reliable attendance

Benefits

You are eligible for SEBB Health Benefits if NEWESD 101 anticipates you will work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

• Medical insurance: Optional. Employees who carry medical insurance will have a monthly out-of-pocket cost. Employees have the option to cover their family/dependents.
• Dental insurance: Mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
• Vision insurance: Mandatory and free to the employee and their family/dependents.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance: Basic life insurance is mandatory, and a $35,000 policy is free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance: Basic long-term disability insurance is mandatory and free to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional long-term disability insurance.
• Employees have the option to enroll in a flexible spending account.
• Retirement: Participation in School Employees Retirement System is mandatory if your position is eligible. Your position is eligible if:
  • The position ever requires at least 70 hours of compensated employment in a month, and
  • The position requires at least five months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment per month during a 12-month period, and
  • The position is expected to require at least five months of at least 70 hours for two consecutive years.
• Employees may also contribute to a deferred compensation account (457 plan) or a tax-sheltered annuity (403(b) plan).
• Additional benefits (some may be prorated based on the employee's work schedule):
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation leave (not applicable to positions that do not work year-around)
  • Bereavement and critical illness leave
  • Jury duty leave
  • Military leave
  • Parental leave
  • Emergency leave
  • Paid holidays, including one personal holiday per year