School-Based Mental Health Clinician

NEWESD 101 (NorthEast Washington Educational Service District 101); Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWESD 101 in Pullman is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Clinician to provide direct clinical and psycho-educational services to students at Lincoln Middle School. The role supports prevention and early intervention for mental health, substance use, and trauma, with a focus on families and guardians.

You will collaborate with school staff, maintain confidential records, and participate in professional meetings to coordinate referrals and services.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering individual, family and group therapy to students.
• Proficient in HIPAA compliant records and documentation.
• Ability to coordinate with school staff and refer students as needed.
• Comfort with using assessment instruments and data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and psycho-educational services to students and families.
• Manage caseload including intake, progress notes, assessments, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors and staff to support student needs.
• Maintain HIPAA compliant records and documentation for program compliance.
• Participate in MDT and counselor meetings to facilitate referrals and coordination.
• Coordinate activities to ensure continuity of services and student success.

Skills

assessment instruments

office software

case management

group presentation

Job description

Purpose Statement
Are you passionate about helping and supporting teens in school and want flexible hours during school breaks and holidays? The School-Based Mental Health Clinician has the unique opportunity to develop positive relationships with students and provide prevention and early intervention services to promote student wellness. This role provides individual, group and family counseling support to students impacted by mental health, substance use, and trauma. You will also have an opportunity to be part of a unique team of professionals who meet regularly to support one another, come together for professional growth and to network with one another.
The position is done for the purpose of providing leadership and assistance to school districts in the development of comprehensive programs clinical behavioral health support and intervention, counseling, and case management.
This position will serve Lincoln Middle School located in Pullman Public Schools. This position is 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday, for 210 days following the typical school schedule.

Functions

• Provides direct clinical and psycho-educational services to individuals (students/parents/guardians, etc.) including individual, family and group therapy.
• Manages individual caseload, including intake, progress notes, assessments, diagnosis, treatment plans, risk assessments, and evaluation of treatment progress for the purpose of compiling and documenting activities in compliance with program evaluations.
• Works alongside building administrators, school counselors, and other staff for the purpose of meeting student needs and making referrals.
• Maintains HIPAA compliant clinical records and all other required documentation in a timely manner for the purpose to complying with program requirements and legal mandates.
• Participates in school meetings, such as multidisciplinary team (MDT) and administrative/counselor meetings for the purpose of facilitating referrals and coordination of supports.
• Participates in required NEWESD 101 staff meetings, trainings, and supervisions.
• Coordinates a variety of activities for the purpose of providing continuity of services for students to promote success.
• Facilitates educational groups for identified students for the purpose of alleviating isolation, coping with anxiety, identifying student resources, and enhancing coping skills, etc.
• Monitors students' grades and attendance for the purpose of evaluating program effectiveness.
• Performs related duties as assigned. Related duties may not specifically be listed but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• applying assessment instruments,
• operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications,
• preparing and maintaining accurate records/case management, and
• utilizing group presentation skills.

Knowledge

KNOWLEDGE Is Required To Perform Basic Math, Including Calculations Using Fractions, Percentages, And/or Ratios, Read Technical Information, Compose a Variety Of Documents, Facilitate Group Discussions, And Analyze Situations To Define Issues And Draw Conclusions.

Specific Knowledge Required To Satisfactorily Perform The Functions Of The Job Includes

• generally accepted mental health and substance abuse assessment, intervention, treatment, and recovery process for adolescents and families,
• behavioral health counseling and prevention,
• physical and emotional development of adolescents, and
• mental health issues.

Ability

ABILITY Is Required To Schedule Activities, Meetings, And Events, Gather, Collate, And Classify Data, And Use Basic, Job-related Equipment.