Mental Health Practitioner - Thomas Jefferson Middle School (2025-2026)*Enhanced Support Stipen[...]

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for Thomas Jefferson Middle School for the 2025-2026 academic year. This part-time role involves promoting student mental wellness and providing evidence-based interventions. Candidates must hold appropriate Kentucky mental health credentials and possess strong communication skills. The position may offer an Enhanced Support Stipend, with a minimum of $8000 during the academic year, reflecting the importance of this role in the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Requires valid KY mental health credentials.
• Three years of experience providing support with school-aged children is desirable.
• Experience in crisis intervention and working with trauma-exposed children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mental health wellness through evidence-based interventions.
• Engages families and coordinates with community partners.
• Provides training and consultation 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

Fully Kentucky Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

KY Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Licensed Professional Art Therapist

Kentucky Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Mental Health Practitioner - Thomas Jefferson Middle School (2025-2026)*Enhanced Support Stipend Eligible School- Start Time 8:40 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 006/04/2025. 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.

All certified job postings eligible for the Enhanced Support Stipend will receive a minimum of $8000 stipend ($2000 paid each quarter) in 2025-2026.

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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Employment type

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