Mental Health Professional

GRAVES COUNTY SCHOOLS CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: Mental Health Professional

BASIC FUNCTION: Promote the mental health and wellness of students by assuming responsibility for providing evidence-based interventions at the individual and group level for schools; promote family engagement; coordinate resources and supports with community partners for the district; provide training for staff; participate in collaborative problem solving and consult with school leaders and teachers.  

Responsible for maintaining accurate student medical records and billing related to the position.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

1. Establish and lead group counseling and instructional sessions; provide instructional, individual, and group counseling 
2. Provide strategies and techniques to reduce mental health barriers to learning 
3. Provide assistance to students, parents, and faculty as needed in the area of mental health 
4. Provide leadership during a crisis response
5. Complete suicide risk assessments and threat assessments
6. Counsel school personnel to identify students with mental health needs and the proper guidelines for referring students for services
7. Assist groups in planning, developing, and implementing a variety of programs to educate and promote a healthy lifestyle
8. Maintain contact  with students who receive out-of-school agency treatment; ensure follow up with students
9. Consult with families regarding preventative therapy resources
10. Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with team members, administrators, and other staff members to maintain current knowledge of programs and effectiveness within the school district
11. Assure compliance with federal, state and district policy, administrative procedures and negotiated agreements as applicable to the assignment
12. Maintain and manage a personal caseload; perform record-keeping duties and maintain accurate documentation of records and billing (medicaid)
13. Analyze situations accurately and implement an effective course of action (i.e., completion of intake and assessment, utilizing diagnostic tools, treatment plan development and discharge, making formal diagnoses if applicable to certification).
14. Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions, including management of all medical and/or therapy records/notes in accordance with HIPPA regulations and FERPA.  
15. Prepare, deliver, and assist with all training opportunities as appropriate
16. Prioritize, plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines
17. Collaborate with school guidance counselors, FRYSC programs, and community-based service providers
18. Perform related duties as assigned 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Community agencies and resources
2. Individual, group and family counseling techniques
3. Oral and written communication skills
4. Record-keeping techniques
5. Medicaid Billing 
6. Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
7. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

ABILITY TO:

1. Provide individual, group and counseling services 
2. Perform threat assessments
3. Conduct intakes, assess assistance needs and make referrals
4. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
5. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
6. Work independently with little direction
7. Plan and organize work
8. Maintain records and prepare reports
9. Work confidentially with discretion 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s Degree required in one of the following: counseling, human services, psychology, or related field
2. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, or Certified Social Worker, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist, or any equivalent license or certification
3. Minimum of one year clinical or school-based counseling experience
4. Must meet the requirements for a criminal record check as specified by Kentucky state law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree in one of the following: psychology, social work, school counseling, or clinical mental health counseling 
2. Minimum three years of clinical or school-based counseling experience

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Standing/Walking:  Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Sitting:  Frequent  (1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Handle/Finger/Feel:  Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Reach/Push/Pull Frequent  (1/3 to  2/3 of work day)

Bend/Stoop/Crouch:  Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

Kneel/Crawl:  Seldom/Rare

Climb/Balance:  Seldom/Rare

Lift/Carry-  

  Up to 10 lbs.:   Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

  Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent (1/3 to 2/3 of work day)

  Up to 50 lbs.:  Seldom

  Up to 100 lbs.:  Seldom

  Over 100 lbs.: Seldom

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification.  These statements are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.  Responsibilities and duties assigned are at the discretion of the supervisor.