School Based Behavioral Health Specialist

School Based Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Details
Contracted for the Lancaster County Schools
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Part Time, seasonal schedule, 15-30 hours per week
Salary based on working 1,575 hours during the school year

About the Role

Join a diverse team of over 75 behavioral health professionals and educators to provide behavioral health support to kids K-12, college students, and athletes.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, assessment, case management, and referral for students identified by the student assistance teams in each individual school when needed.
• Provide technical assistance (e.g., Team Maintenance sessions) to all school SAP teams requesting such.
• Facilitate entrance to treatment programs for students and school districts when needed.
• Deliver Project CONNECT and approved student assistance curriculums to schools and other agencies when requested.
• This delivery involves group, individual, classroom, and assembly facilitation.
• Provide in-services on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to faculty or agency staff when requested.
• Provide parent education on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs when requested.
• Participate in staff meetings and report progress as well as areas of concern.
• Complete all documentation (e.g., KIT entries, reporting) and submit to supervisor.
• Market and promote programs to all schools as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with youth in an educational or public health setting.
• A solid understanding of the effects of substance use, including nicotine, on their development.
• Work hours within a traditional school-year schedule, meaning summers are free.
• Must be able to present to audiences in large and small group settings, work extended hours, and travel as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human service, social work, or education or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year working with adolescents, preferably in a school-based or public health setting.
• Education related to adolescent development and chemical dependency.
• Completion of the Project CONNECT Facilitator Training, upon hire when deemed appropriate.
• Completion of Caron’s Commonwealth Approved Student Assistance Program training, upon hire when deemed appropriate.
• To complete other trainings as assigned such as Life Skills, and PATHS.
• If in recovery, 2 years of uninterrupted sobriety preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills including interactive public speaking and active listening skills.
• Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft products and its network components.
• Fluid communication skills that foster teamwork and high morale.
• Familiarity with and ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of various 12-step fellowships.