School Mental Health Therapist @ Special Education (Open Until Filled))

Job description

School Mental Health Therapist

Reports to: Director of Special Education & Student Services

Work Schedule: 4.0 hours per day – 180 days per year (Monday-Friday)

Salary: Per Non-Exempt/Represented Salary Schedule - Non-Exempt/Represented 2 at

Position Summary:

This position will provide comprehensive school mental health services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Special Education Committee and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources. They will work collaboratively with the Lead MTSS Coordinator, COSA on providing therapeutic services for students who are experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, and chronic stress.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in counseling

Preferred license in the state of Washington in counseling or social work

Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Washington State driver's license or evidence of mobility

Successful experience at appropriate grade level preferred

Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred

Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance

Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)

I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act

Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Desired Skills:

Knowledge and skills for direct and indirect intervention including: counseling on an individual, group, or family basis

Ability to consult with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals about student problems and appropriate change strategies

Ability to network with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children

Ability to understand the knowledge, skills, and processes required for effective casework practice

Demonstrate knowledge of the mental health profession including associated laws (IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance, etc.)

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and professional issues and standards

Demonstrate knowledge of foundations of school psychology and the role and function of mental health therapy as it relates to a school setting

Demonstrate knowledge of understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity, and family systems

Essential Job Functions:

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

Provide mental health therapy using evidence based practice

Provide crisis management for students and families

Serve on student support teams and special education committees

Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions

Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referral

Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation

Attend and participate in Manifestation meetings

Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action

Assist the school in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend student support team meetings and court intervention

Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents, as requested

Provide individual and/or group counseling

Respond to referrals requesting verification of residence

Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services

Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals

Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and student to agencies when appropriate

Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours

Professionally interact with students, staff, and public

Establish and maintain professional contacts with students

Comply with all district policies and procedures

Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct

Perform related duties as assigned

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in and around a student learning environment; may be exposed to childhood diseases; may be required to balance and crouch, crawl, bend, or kneel; may be required to stand for prolonged periods; may be exposed to high noise levels; and may experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions.

Evaluation:

The School Mental Health Therapist shall be evaluated periodically by the Building Principal and Lead MTSS Coordinator COSA pursuant to the currently established district procedures and evaluation criteria. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee's performance of the above essential job functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

Marysville School District provides equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The following Marysville School District employees/departments are designated to address questions and complaints of discrimination:

Civil Rights: Executive Director of Human Resources;

Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying: Executive Director of Human Resources;

Title IX:Executive Director of Human Resources;

Section 504 and ADA: Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services;

Discrimination and discriminatory harassment may be reported to the district employee/department listed above by phone at . You also have the right to file a written complaint. Address: th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.

The Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.

Worksite address

marysville, WA, 98271, US

Who can apply

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