Description

The Psychiatrist provides the leadership and direction for all school based mental health services through the system of support framework. The Psychiatrist is responsible for ensuring the overall coordination and implementation of evidence-based programs and services delivered by the community schools in the areas of counseling, social work, and psychological services, including suicide prevention, student assistance support and substance abuse prevention, crisis counseling and intervention, and restorative practices.

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide patient care including examination, psychiatric consultation, and treatment of psychiatric conditions.
• Provide leadership and supervision for the Company to ensure effective implementation and integration of evidenced-based practices and services.
• Serve as liaison to several Human Service agencies, community, and education partners; ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements for student mental health to include oversight and direction for the data collection and auditing of related state reports.
• Evaluate and provide leadership and oversight for Supervisors within the Company who are responsible for student assistance specialists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and applicable services/initiatives.
• Provide oversight of crisis counseling and intervention protocols for students and staff as outlined by the Company. 
• Develop and coordinate policies and procedures for bullying prevention and other related Student Services school board policies.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of professional development of school-based mental health supports, and parent/guardian education that includes any annual conferences.
• Coordinate the development of the budget for all areas within the Company.
• Approve expenditures and provides fiscal management oversight.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Minimum of six years of experience in public school education, with progressively responsible experience as an administrator in programs that support the provision of student mental health support, programs, and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and monitoring budgets.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal statutes, regulations, and ability to advise interested parties of the provisions of the laws.
• Demonstrated knowledge of upstream prevention and student leadership programing such as youth mental health first aid, and Sources of Strength.
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with administrators, students, parents, staff, and community partners.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CREDENTIALS:

• Must have a medical degree, have completed an approved psychiatric residency and be licensed to practice medicine in their location. 
• Must also have a board certification in psychiatry.
• Must have a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration in order to prescribe certain medications
• Pupil Personnel Services license with Postgraduate Professional License, school administration and supervision preferred.