In-School Mental Health Clinician (Grant-Funded)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver, WA seeks a temporary Mental Health Clinician to support students and families. The role is grant-funded with an anticipated end date, emphasizing crisis intervention, therapeutic services, and collaboration with school staff.

The position requires licensure or associate licensure in WA, a Master’s in a relevant field, and experience with diverse student populations, large-group presentations, and both individual and group therapy.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington Mental Health Counselor license or associate license.
• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field.
• Experience working with diverse groups of teachers, students, and families.
• Experience conducting large-group presentations.
• Experience conducting both small group and individual therapy sessions.
• Experience maintaining data and records for therapy services.
• Understanding of poverty, gang affiliation, adolescent mental health development, DSM-5, diagnosis and treatment, neglect, and substance abuse.
• Ability to work with community agencies to obtain support and resources.
• Willingness to participate in professional development aligned with school/district initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Works in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Treats coworkers, students, families and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serves as a positive role model for students and practices expected behaviors.
• Builds relationships and trust by maintaining a visible presence within the school.
• Works with families and teachers to help students develop a positive self-concept and open communication.
• Provides crisis intervention and guidance services in school settings.
• Participates in behavioral planning, documentation, and interventions as needed (IEPs, threat assessments, etc.).
• Maintains data for analyzing student progress and program effectiveness.
• Collaborates with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family collaboration

Group therapy

Individual therapy

Data/records maintenance

Diverse populations experience

Professional development

Education

Master's degree in psychology/counseling/social work

Job description

Vancouver Public Schools Fort Vancouver High School in Vancouver, WA seeks a temporary Mental Health Clinician to support students and families. The role is grant-funded with an anticipated end date, emphasizing crisis intervention, therapeutic services, and collaboration with school staff.

The position requires licensure or associate licensure in WA, a Master’s in a relevant field, and experience with diverse student populations, large-group presentations, and both individual and group therapy.