School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Northeast Washington Educational Service District 101; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NEWESD 101 is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Clinician for Lincoln Middle School in Pullman, WA. The role supports teens through individual, group, and family counseling, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and collaboration with school staff.

The position runs 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 210 days aligned with the school calendar. Requirements include a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and licensure near completion, with certifications obtainable

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or a related field.
• Licensed or near licensure as a mental health counselor.
• Experience in school mental health or educational settings preferred.
• Ability to obtain school social work or children's mental health certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical and psycho-educational services to students and families.
• Manage an individual caseload including intake, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, and staff to coordinate supports.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant records and required documentation.
• Participate in MDT and counselor meetings; coordinate activities for continuity of services.
• Facilitate educational groups to reduce isolation and improve coping skills.
• Monitor student grades and attendance to assess program effectiveness.
• Perform related duties within the occupational series.

Skills

assessment instruments

office software

records/case management

group presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling

Job description

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.

• 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 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 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 is required to schedule activities, meetings, and events, gather, collate, and classify data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing defined but different processes, and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and groups and work with a variety of data. In working with others, problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

• adapting to changing work priorities,
• communicating with diverse groups in a nonjudgmental manner,
• working flexible hours,
• displaying patience and a sense of humor,
• understanding verbal input,
• responding quickly,
• maintaining confidentiality, and
• having regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and methods, leading, guiding, and coordinating others, and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the agency's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.

Experience

Experience working in mental health is required. Experience working in school setting preferred.

Education

Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling or a similar field is required.

Continuing Education/Training

Ability to obtain certification within one year in one of the following areas:

• school social work
• children's mental health specialist

Certificates & Licenses

• Valid driver's license and required auto insurance.
• Mental health counselor license or near completion of required hours for licensure.

Clearances

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (at employee's expense)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• One professional letter of recommendation
• Transcripts
• Any applicable licensure/certification

NEWESD 101 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. NEWESD 101 complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the human services office. *ADA, 509.789.3504* *504 Officer – Darren Nelson, 509.789.3539*