District-Wide Mental Health Counselor (Certified)

Fayette County Public Schools; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY seeks a District Wide Mental Health Specialist (Certified) to deliver a comprehensive program of direct services for students, emphasizing counseling, collaboration with teachers and families, and coordinating activities related to mental health, academics, and social-emotional needs.

The role requires a Masters’ Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychology, Kentucky licensure, and 3 years of clinical experience; responsibilities

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree in either School Counseling, Social Work or School Psychology is required.
• Three years of professional clinical experience and licensure is preferred.
• Licenses or Certifications: School Counseling Certification, School Social Work Certification or School Psychology Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and groups counseling for students to address specific social emotional needs and monitor progress.
• Collaborates with school staff and community representatives to assess student needs and develop prevention and intervention plans.
• Maintains documentation in the IC Student Support Professional program.
• Refers students to proper authorities for child abuse or neglect when suspicion exists and provides support services to those children as needed.
• Maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Counseling skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

Masters’ Degree in School Counseling, Social Work or School Psychology

Tools

School Counseling Certification

School Social Work Certification

School Psychology Certification

Job description

Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY seeks a District Wide Mental Health Specialist (Certified) to deliver a comprehensive program of direct services for students, emphasizing counseling, collaboration with teachers and families, and coordinating activities related to mental health, academics, and social-emotional needs.

The role requires a Masters’ Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychology, Kentucky licensure, and 3 years of clinical experience; responsibilities