Temporary- Mental Health Specialist

Sylvania; Lake Stevens (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Stevens School District is seeking a temporary Mental Health Support Specialist to collaborate with students, teachers and families to deliver behavioral health education and support. The role involves screening, referrals, trainings, and development of behavior assessments and support plans.

The position requires a Washington State mental health license (or equivalent) with preferred Children’s Mental Health Specialist certification, crisis intervention capability, and experience with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams or committees.
• Ability to set goals and timelines and modify as needed.
• Ability to interact positively with administration, colleagues, other staff, state officials and the public.
• Mental Health Professional with independent Washington State license (Mental Health Counselor, LMFT, LCSW) with certification as "Children’s Mental Health Specialist" preferred or equivalent experience.
• Public education experience is highly desired for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, intervene responsibly, and constructively manage crisis and high-stress situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement individual, group, crisis support/consultation practices and procedures.
• Ability to implement effective strategies to manage and change student behavior.
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Programs for high risk/emotionally/behaviorally challenged students.
• Effective team processing, leadership and decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with students, staff, and external providers to deliver education and support for behavioral health concerns.
• Screen for behavioral health needs and provide referrals.
• Provide trainings relevant to the student population.
• Participate in school intervention teams.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans for target students.
• Provide group/individual support for students and families.

Skills

Lead teams

Goal setting

Stakeholder engagement

Licensed clinician

Crisis intervention

Crisis management

Evidence‑based programs

Team leadership & decision making

Education

Washington State mental health license

Job description

THIS POSTING IS FOR A TEMPORARY STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION

The job description is attached to this posting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Work with Lake Stevens School District students, teachers, families, Drug and Alcohol Intervention Specialist, school counselors, Guidance Teams, and student/family’s outside providers for the delivery of education and support for students experiencing behavioral health concerns. This will include screening for student behavioral health needs, providing appropriate referrals, providing trainings relevant to the student population, participating in school intervention teams, developing functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans for target students, and providing group/individual support for students and families.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST JOB TERMS:

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams or committees


• Ability to set goals and timelines and modify such as needed


• Ability to interact positively with administration, colleagues, other staff, state officials and the public


• Mental Health Professional {WAC 388-877-0200} with independent Washington State mental health license (Mental Health Counselor [WAC 246-809-220], Marriage and Family Therapist [WAC 246 809-120], and/or Clinical Social Worker [WAC 246-809-320], with certification as \"Children’s Mental Health Specialist\" preferred or equivalent experience.


• Public education experience is highly desired for this position.


• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, intervene responsibly, and constructively manage crisis and high stress situations.


• Knowledge of and ability to implement individual, group, crisis support/consultation practices and procedures.


• Ability to implement effective strategies to manage and change student behavior.


• Knowledge of and ability to implement Evidence-Based Programs and practices for high risk/emotionally and behaviorally challenged students.


• Effective team processing, leadership and decision making skills.

Temporary Position

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 8 Hrs/Day

Days: 2 Days/Week (Monday-Tuesday)

In accordance with RCW49.60, the Lake Stevens School District does not discriminate in employment and schools.

The Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Education and Employment discriminate in employment and schools.

Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups.

The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 \"The Law Against Discrimination\", and RCW 28A.640 \"Sex Equity\", and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc.

Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lake Stevens School District, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, John Balmer, 425-335-1500, [e-mail] or ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Gina Anderson, [phone], [e-mail].