School Based Mental Health Therapist - Temporary

About the role

The School Based Mental Health (SBMH) Program is a unique partnership between Polk County and four local school districts. Housed within the Family & Community Outreach Department, SBMH staff are placed in Elementary, Middle, and High School settings throughout rural Polk County. SBMH team members work with all students to address barriers to coming to school and being successful, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of short-term and evidence-based services, including individual and group skill-building, emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide assessments.
• Consult with families and school staff to assist in connecting students and families to community resources.
• Develop a range of skills according to individual school needs, such as classroom presentations on character education, anti-bullying, problem-solving, suicide prevention, or social skill development.
• Assist with referring students to more intensive therapeutic services based on specific needs and challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science, educational field, or three years of experience working in social services, educational, or related field.
• Maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance, and have access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Please refer to the Class Specification for the full job description and minimum experience, education, and training requirements for this position.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Polk County offers a generous benefits package to support employees' physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Benefits are available to regular status employees working 20 or more hours per week. Part-time employees receive pro-rated benefits. Benefits will vary according to bargaining unit. Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, Rx, and vision): Kaiser Permanente and PacificSource. Coverage varies according to bargaining unit. Employee share of the premium will vary according to bargaining unit and full-time or part-time status.
• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Personal Leave Days, Sick Leave.
• Retirement: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Polk County picks up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of wages).
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling options and/or online information for emotional well-being, relationships, financial, health, legal, and personal growth.
• Optional Benefits: Deferred Compensation, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Aflac.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break.

Supplemental Information

A cover letter is required. If you are a military veteran and want to apply for Veterans' Hiring Preference, you must attach supporting documentation and complete the Veteran’s Preference Form. You may bring it to the interview if you are selected to interview.

Additional Information

This position requires full-time, on-site presence and is NOT open to remote work.

Questions

• Are you able to meet the requirement of full-time, on-site presence?
• How do you see the role of a school-based mental health professional in relation to teachers, administrators, parents, and other school staff?