Part-time Mental Health Practitioner - Stopher Elementary School (2026-2027) Start Time 8:40

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks a qualified professional to promote student mental health wellness through evidence-based interventions at individual and group levels. The role involves family engagement, collaboration with community partners, and staff training.

You will provide consultation to school personnel and coordinate with partners to support students, families, and the school community in Louisville, Kentucky.

Qualifications

• Credential verification according to board rules.
• Ability to work well with people and collaborate across teams.
• Effective communication skills essential for interactions with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Promotes mental health wellness through evidence-based interventions at individual and group levels.
• Engages families and coordinates with community partners.
• Provides training, collaboration and consultation for school personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

KY EPSB credential in School Social Work

KY Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

KY Licensed Clinical Social Worker

KY Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

KY Licensed Professional Art Therapist

KY Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Job Description:

(Attached)

Salary Schedule:

III (Attached)

As per Board-approved 2026-2027 salary placement rules/schedules.

Working Calendar:

195days/3.5 hours

Salary Range:

$51,596.33 - $102,805.62

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

Transfer requests for this position WILL NOT be considered after 10/14/2026.

For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process, please refer to Article 16 from the JCTA contract. At this time, current teachers applying for a transfer will be considered to fill the position in February of 2027.

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
• 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**