Mental Health Facilitator (11-mo)

Polkschoolsfl; Lakeland (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options for some roles

Professional growth and development

Mentoring and support networks

Job summary

Polk County Schools seeks a Mental Health Facilitator (11-mo) to support the SPARK Resiliency initiative in middle schools. Based at Dwight Smith Center in Lakeland, this itinerant role coordinates student referrals, access, and delivery of mental health services as a liaison between the school and district.

Responsibilities include collaborating with school staff, coordinating Tier III referrals, providing direct counseling, and assisting with the district's safety plans, while PREPaRE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health field required; master's preferred.
• Certified mental health provider; licensure preferred (e.g., school psychologist, counselor, MSW).
• PREPaRE certification must be obtained within one year of placement.
• Experience in data gathering and crisis intervention, collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and oversee case management for students needing Tier III services.
• Provide direct mental health counseling and supports to students and staff.
• Maintain documentation including insurance/Medicaid claims for services.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and school-based mental health teams.
• Support implementation of the district's safety and intervention plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Data analysis

Collaboration

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Facilitator (11-mo)

Job Location: Dwight Smith Center

Job Location (Short): Lakeland, FL, USA, 33801

Status: Open

Salary Grade: Teacher

Note:

This itinerant position is to support the SPARK Resiliency initiative in middle schools.

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

No matter your role, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to student success and employee well-being.

Looking for perks? We've got you covered.

• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• No-cost employee health clinics
• Paid holidays and leave time
• Flexible work options for some roles
• Professional growth and development
• Access to mentoring and support networks

Why work with Polk County Schools?

From IT to operations, everyone plays a role in student success.

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