Mental Health Professional

Position type: Full time, exempt, 10 Month Reporting & Collaboration​Direct Manager: Mental Health ManagerKey Collaborators:School LeadersSpecial Education Case ManagersBehavior Climate SpecialistsTeachers and Instructional StaffFamilies and External Mental Health PartnersAutonomy & Decision Making​The Mental Health Professional exercises professional judgment in:Designing and delivering therapeutic interventions aligned to student needsMonitoring progress toward IEP counseling goalsConducting risk and safety assessmentsDetermining appropriate clinical supports and referralsRecommending Tier 3 interventions for students experiencing significant behavioral or emotional challengesInputs: What will I be doing in my day to day work?IEP Mental Health Service DeliveryDeliver all IEP-mandated counseling and behavioral support services with fidelityMaintain timely and accurate documentation of services in SpedTrack and SCUTA.Provide individual and small group counseling aligned to IEP goals.Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with special education teams on student support strategies.Tier 3 Behavioral & Mental Health InterventionProvide clinical support for students experiencing significant behavioral or emotional challenges.Implement evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, trauma-informed interventions, and solution-focused counseling.Support the development and monitoring of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with intensive behavioral needs.CARE Team / MTSS CoordinationCoordinate or support CARE/MTSS processes for students requiring intensive interventions.Facilitate structured problem-solving meetings to identify barriers to student success.Monitor progress of Tier 3 interventions and adjust supports as needed.Section 504 Coordination Support the development and monitoring of Section 504 plans Collaborate with teachers and families to ensure accommodations are implemented with fidelity.Maintain documentation and compliance with federal guidelines.McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison ResponsibilitiesServe as the school’s McKinney-Vento liaison, ensuring students experiencing homelessness are identified and supported in accordance with federal law.Ensure students experiencing homelessness receive immediate enrollment protections and equitable access to school services.Coordinate supports such as transportation, academic access, and participation in school programs.Maintain required documentation and ensure compliance with McKinney-Vento federal requirements.Partner with families and community organizations to connect students with housing, social service, and community resources.Crisis Response & Risk AssessmentProvide crisis intervention and mental health risk assessments when necessary.Support school teams in responding to acute student mental health concerns.Coordinate with families and community agencies when additional supports is required.Family & Community PartnershipMaintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress and needs.Connect families with community resources and external service providers when appropriate.Collaborate with external agencies to ensure coordinated support for students Outcomes: What will I be evaluated on?Service DeliveryIEP counseling minutes delivered with fidelity and compliance.Student ImpactImproved behavioral and social-emotional outcomes for students receiving Tier 3 supports.ComplianceAccurate and timely documentation of counseling services and intervention progress.Systems CoordinationEffective CARE/MTSS coordination for students with intensive needs.Effective implementation and monitoring of 504 accommodationsStudent Access & EquityStudents experiencing homelessness are identified and supported in compliance with McKinney-Vento requirements.Barriers to enrollment, attendance, and participation are minimized through coordinated school and community supports.What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?Successful Mental Health Professionals demonstrate:Expertise in evidence-based mental health and behavioral interventionsStrong knowledge of special education counseling services and compliance requirementsAbility to conduct risk assessments and crisis interventionExperience supporting students with trauma, behavioral challenges, and emotional regulation needsStrong facilitation skills for multidisciplinary problem-solving teamsKnowledge of McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requirementsExcellent documentation, organization, and time management skillsAbility to build strong relationships with students, families, and school staff