Grant-funded School Mental Health Clinician

Discovery Middle School; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools is seeking a Mental Health Clinician at Discovery Middle School in Vancouver, WA. This temporary grant-funded position supports students with crisis intervention, counseling, and collaboration with families and staff.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and a Washington license (or eligibility) with experience in school-based mental health, including individual and group therapy and data-driven practice.

Qualifications

• Washington Mental Health Counselor license or eligible Associate license (strongly preferred).
• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Experience with teachers, students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience conducting large-group presentations.
• Experience delivering individual and group therapy.
• Experience maintaining therapy data and records.
• Understanding of poverty, adolescent mental health, DSM-5 concepts, and related issues.
• Ability to collaborate with community agencies for support and resources.
• Willingness to pursue professional development aligned with school/district goals.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with students, families and staff within the school.
• Provides crisis intervention and in-school guidance services.
• Participates in planning, documentation and intervention (IEP meetings, behavior plans).
• Maintains data to monitor student progress and program effectiveness.
• Collaborates with diverse communities to support student well-being.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Diversity engagement

Group presentations

Individual & group therapy

Data & records management

Poverty & youth mental health

Community partnerships

Professional development

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/counseling/social work

Washington Mental Health Counselor License or Associate License

Job description

Vancouver Public Schools is seeking a Mental Health Clinician at Discovery Middle School in Vancouver, WA. This temporary grant-funded position supports students with crisis intervention, counseling, and collaboration with families and staff.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a related field and a Washington license (or eligibility) with experience in school-based mental health, including individual and group therapy and data-driven practice.