School-Based Mental Health Practitioner

Jefferson-County-Public-Schools,-K; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for Diane Porter Preschool (2026-2027). The 195-day calendar with a 7-hour workday places this role within elementary-level mental health support across the district.

Applicants must hold KY EPSB credentials in School Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology or an equivalent Kentucky license, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage families and partners.

Qualifications

• One of the credentials listed under minimum qualifications: KY EPSB credential in School Social Work/School Counseling/School Psychology; or 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work well with people

Education

KY (EPSB) credential in School Social Work

KY (EPSB) credential in School Counseling

KY (EPSB) credential in 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

Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky is seeking a Mental Health Practitioner for Diane Porter Preschool (2026-2027). The 195-day calendar with a 7-hour workday places this role within elementary-level mental health support across the district.

Applicants must hold KY EPSB credentials in School Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology or an equivalent Kentucky license, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage families and partners.