District Mental Health Specialist

Northshore School District 417; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

Washington state retirement package

Job summary

Northshore School District 417 is seeking a District Mental Health Specialist to support students and families with social-emotional needs across multiple schools in the district. The role reports to the Director of Student Services or designee and involves working regionally with a focus on caseload management.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in behavior science or related field and at least three years of case management and therapeutic experience with youths.

Qualifications

• Minimum three 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.
• Completion of supervised postgraduate experience leading to full licensure.

Responsibilities

• This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool and may lead to interviews as needed throughout the school year.
• Duties include providing social-emotional or mental health support across multiple schools within the district.

Skills

Case management

Therapeutic services

School-based

Education

Master’s degree in behavior science or related field

Job description

Northshore School District 417 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CENTER - BOTHELL, Washington Open in Google Maps

District Mental Health Specialist

Northshore School District 417 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CENTER - BOTHELL, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Northshore School District 417

Job Details

Job ID: 5962084
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.

Job Summary: Assigned to a regional K-12 caseload, this position, under the direction of the Director(s) of Student Services or designee, provides support to students and families in social-emotional or mental health needs. Duties are performed at multiple schools throughout the district.
Salary: Salary is based upon the current ESP Salary Schedule Salary(Level III); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt.

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. Completion of supervised postgraduate experience leading to full licensure.

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 disorders, eating disorders, conduct disorders and ADD/ADHD.

Licenses / Special Requirements

• Washington State License as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and reliable means of transportation

Work Year

Days of the week and hours may vary.

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

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.

Position Type: Varies
Salary: $51.32 to $65.18 Per Hour

Job Categories

Student Services > Adjustment Counselor

Student Services > Psychologist

Student Services > Social Worker

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources (Title IX, ADA and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Student Services (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, 425-408-6000.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Northshore School District - Human Resources
• 3330 Monte Villa Parkway
• Bothell, Washington 98021
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]