Mental Health Facilitator (10-mo)

Polk County Public Schools; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk County Public Schools seeks a Mental Health Facilitator (10-month) in Bartow to coordinate referrals and ensure access to mental health services for students. The role acts as a liaison between schools and the district, facilitating tiered supports and direct counseling.

Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, providing case management for Tier III needs, and contributing to threat and risk assessment plans. Certification progress and collaboration with teachers are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mental health or related field is required; master's preferred.
• Certified mental health services provider eligibility or licensure preferred (e.g., school psychologist, counselor, social worker).
• Youth PREPaRE and related certifications must be obtained within one year of placement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate student referrals for mental health services beyond the school level.
• Provide case management oversight for students needing Tier III services.
• Deliver direct mental health counseling and supports across school programs.
• Assist in implementing state safety and mental health plans per DOE guidance.
• Maintain documentation for services provided, including insurance or Medicaid claims.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Crisis intervention

Data analysis

Collaboration

Referral coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Polk County Public Schools Gibbons Street PreK Center, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

Mental Health Facilitator (10-mo)

Polk County Public Schools Gibbons Street PreK Center, Bartow, FL, USA, 33830 - Bartow, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5922560

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 9:19 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title

Mental Health Facilitator (10-mo)

Custom Job Purpose

The position exists to facilitate the coordination of student referrals, access, and delivery of mental health services as a liaison between the school and district level.

Essential Functions of this Job

Maintains collaborative relationships with administrators, teachers, and school-based mental health team members.

Coordinate the referral process for students demonstrating a need for mental health services beyond the school level.

Provide individual student case management oversight for those in need of Tier III services.

Provide all tiers of mental health and behavior supports, coaching, and training to schools in the region.

Participate in the implementation and monitoring of intervention plans for students determined in need through the threat and ; risk assessment process.

Provide direct service mental health counseling.

Assists in the implementation of the mental health portion of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act plan approved by the Florida Department of Education.

File and retain all documantation related to all services provided to students including, but not limited to, any insurance or Medicaid claims.

Non-Essential Functions of this Job

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university in a mental health (or related) field with a bachelor's degree is required; master's degree is preferred.

Must meet requirements as a certified mental health services provider, licensure preferred (ex. School Psychologists, Professional School Counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Social Workers).

Youth Mental Health First Aid and Prevent, Reaffirm, Evaluate, Provide and Respond, Examine (PREPaRE) certification must be obtained within one year of placement in the position.

Experience in gathering and analyzing data is preferred. Participating in crisis intervention and collaborative teaming is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of mental health support and services. Understanding of the need, and the ability to collaborate with school personnel, families, and community service providers granting access to students in need of mental health services. Ability to gather and analyze data related to threatand ; risk assessments in reference to early warning system indicators.

Work Context

Requires some sitting and standing, walking, and moving about to coordinate work. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires work with students, internal and external contacts, and with the public.

Physical Environment

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoors, at times. Requires sitting, standing, moving about, and the ability to lift, carry, move, and/or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing more than 20 pounds. Requires travel to schools and worksites within the district.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

2 - Teachers Union - C1 - Other Certified

Salary Grade

N/A

Pay Grade

Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA Status

Exempt

Local Code

10820

EEO5

43

Approval Date

8/21/2018

Date Last Revised

7/25/2023

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Health

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Polk County Public Schools
• 1907 South Floral Ave.
• Bartow, Florida 33830
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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