Responsibilities:

• Works with the VP for Education to implement the Mental Health Plan.
• Coordinate services through the school principal.
• Develop and implement a referral process as part of the identification of students based on a standardized procedure.
• Identify and implement an early warning system to assist schools in identifying students in need of mental health services.
• Develop a student case management (SCM) process to document services provided to students.
• Utilize a multi-tiered intervention system to prioritize the nature of services provided to students.
• Collaborate with school and community resources to expand services for students.
• Develop a process, including legal agreements, for interacting with family physicians when necessary.
• Develop/implement documentation process and communication with parents.
• Identify/implement a research based assessment that incorporates mental health as well as drug/alcohol risks.
• Establish/coordinate with the schools crisis intervention team to assist schools in addressing the mental health needs of students
• Should be well versed in the following and other related laws: in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA)
• Develop pre, ongoing, and post treatment and recovery plans.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in school counseling or comparable
• A minimum of three to five years related experience
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Organized, energetic, innovative and professional
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written English communication skills

Education

• Masters or better