Mental Health Specialist - SpEd

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JOB SUMMARY

Assigned to an elementary or secondary caseload, this position, under the direction of the Director(s) of Special Education, provides support to students and families in Special Education Programs. -  Duties may be - performed at multiple schools throughout the district.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved. 

1. Provides direct case management and therapeutic services to students, as well as a broad range of other services. Services may include, but are not limited to: assessment, treatment planning, -, individual, and/or group therapy, coordination, resource identification and development, advocacy, crisis planning and stabilization. 
2. Assesses crisis situations and student needs and performs crisis intervention and short-term stabilization; plans long-term treatment programs in coordination with other professional staff.
3. Provides individual - therapy as needed.
4. Conducts social skills groups and/or individual social skills training with on-site follow up and support.
5. Assists administration, multi-disciplinary team, and special education staff with intervention support and program planning.
6. Coordinates with supervisor(s), and other support staff to establish an effective and integrated program of student support.
7. Coordinates with community resources and school consultations; acts as an advocate for students and their families.
8. Performs consultations, and outreach as needed for students and families.
9. Complete accurate and timely documentation of services provided, including billing for Medicaid services as appropriate.                  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the assigned Special Education Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May require travel between various assigned work locations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience  

Minimum three (3) years of experience providing case management and therapeutic services to  children and adolescents. Master’s degree in behavior science or related field, from an accredited college or university; Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; qualify as a Child Mental Health Specialist

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience providing mental health services in a school based setting, including BIPOC and LGBTQ populations.
• Knowledge and skills in treating children and adolescents with mental health disorders including depressive, anxiety, disruptive, trauma and stressor-related and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of clinical issues pertaining to client populations, with extensive understanding of the clinical process and intervention strategies used to address these issues; knowledge of child development, parenting skills and training, and community resources; ability to work across agencies, disciplines, and as part of a multi-disciplinary -      team; ability to relate effectively with clients, agency staff, other community programs, and the general public; ability to establish relations with families who may be in crisis and/or have few community supports; ability to work respectfully with diverse populations; ability to assess clients and formulate individualized school treatment plans, apply appropriate treatment modalities; ability to perform consultations,      and outreach as needed to clients and families; assess, monitor, and document client’s response to clinical interventions; adhere to professional and ethical standards of practice; demonstrates interviewing and crisis intervention skills; and demonstrates commitment to public schooling and children’s academic, social, and emotional success and ability to  maintain appropriate WA state licensure.

SALARY: Salary is based upon the current 2025-26 ESP Salary Schedule Salary (Level III); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.

WORK YEAR: 8.0 hours per day, 4 days per week. 

BENEFITS: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

• Complete an online application. 
• Attach a cover letter and resume.
• Enter 3 professional references, including their name, working relationship to you, phone number, and email address. Confidential Reference Forms are automatically emailed via the application system.
• Optional – letters of recommendation, transcripts, ETS scores, certificates, etc.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board. 

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