Director of School Mental Health & Equity

DCI - District of Columbia International School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,820 - 121,851; Full time

Job summary

A Washington D.C. based educational institution is seeking a Director of Mental Health to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for school counselors and social workers. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality mental health services for students and involves collaboration with multiple teams. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field, along with licensure and significant experience in school mental health. This position offers a salary range of $96,820 - $121,851, depending on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field required from an accredited institution.
• LICSW or equivalent clinical licensure is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in school-based mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate the performance of counselors and social workers.
• Implement and monitor systems for data-driven decision-making.
• Champion the beliefs and philosophy of DCI’s counseling department.

Skills

Leadership skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Knowledge of MTSS

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work or related field

LICSW or equivalent clinical licensure

Job description

A Washington D.C. based educational institution is seeking a Director of Mental Health to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for school counselors and social workers. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality mental health services for students and involves collaboration with multiple teams. Ideal candidates should have a Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field, along with licensure and significant experience in school mental health. This position offers a salary range of $96,820 - $121,851, depending on experience and education.