Mental Health Practitioner -Cochran Elementary School (2025-2026) Start Time 9:40 AM

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for Cochran Elementary School for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role involves providing mental health support, coordinating with families and community partners, and promoting student wellness through various interventions. Desired applicants should hold specific Kentucky licenses and preferably have experience in behavioral support for children.

Qualifications

• One of the following credentials: School Social Work, School Counseling.
• Minimum three years experience providing mental health support.
• Experience in crisis intervention and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Promote mental health wellness by providing evidence-based interventions.
• Engage families and coordinate with community partners.
• Provide training and collaboration for school personnel.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work well with people

Education

KY (EPSB) credential in School Social Work, School Counseling, or School Psychology

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Licensed Professional Art Therapist

Kentucky Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Kentucky Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Mental Health Practitioner -Cochran Elementary School (2025-2026) Start Time 9:40 AM

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25-26 Mental Health Practitioner Transfer Instructions

Current JCPS Mental Health Practitioner who wish to transfer into this position must click HERE to be considered for this transfer. Transfer requests for this position will not be considered after

25-26 Mental Health Practitioner Transfer Instructions

Current JCPS Mental Health Practitioner who wish to transfer into this position must click HERE to be considered for this transfer. Transfer requests for this position will not be considered after 05/24/2025. For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process see the attached Article 16 document.

Job Description: (Attached)

Salary Schedule: III (Attached)

Working Calendar: 195 Days/ 7 Hours

Estimated New Hire Salary Range: $

As per board approved salary placement rules.

Experience credit for this position is based on MHP credentialed experience. Teaching experience will not count towards steps given for salary placement.

Scope Of Responsibilities

Promotes the mental health wellness of students by assuming responsibility for providing evidence-based interventions at the individual and group level, engaging families, coordinating with community partners, and providing training, collaboration and consultation for school personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• One of the following credentials, licenses, or permits: KY (EPSB) credential in School Social Work, School Counseling, or School Psychology; or Fully Kentucky Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; or Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or KY Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; or Licensed Professional Art Therapist; or Kentucky Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
• Ability to work well with people
• Effective communication skills
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Three (3) years successful experience providing mental health and/or behavioral support with school-aged children
• Experience in crisis intervention and counseling
• Experience working with children exposed to trauma
• Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely. Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination

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