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Position Overview: Heart to Heart Health and Wellness, a mental and behavioral health agency is looking to hire a School Based Qualified Mental Health Specialist (SBQMHS) to work at one of our partner school locations. This role will evaluate and monitor the social and emotional learning and mental health needs of targeted students and families, and to coordinate and provide direct and indirect services to optimize academic performance. The SBQMHS will apply interventions that focus on the individual student’s ability to succeed in school, their community and home; to identify and access needed services; and to assist the individual student with making improvements in school, work, and family functioning.This position requires the SBQMHS to be knowledgeable of federal and state laws, state board of education rules, and school board policies applicable to assigned responsibilities. This role also required knowledge of child development, mental health issues, along with proficiency in delivering evidence-based mental health interventions both in a school setting and outside of school settings as needed particularly during academic break periods such as summer, spring, and holidays (i.e., Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.).Role Responsibilities:
- Provide case management, mental health services and life skills coaching as appropriate to students and their family members both in school and outside of school as needed
- Work as a member of a designated school-based team to lead implementation and program fidelity in the areas of creating, supporting, and expanding high-quality mental health services and supports for students and their families
- Integrate within the school-wide culture, education system, and personnel that provide support, guidance, training, and referral processes for mental health/behavioral health services
- Attend key school meetings to provide consultation and support to school staff, administration, students and parents in their interventions
- Enhance access to mental health services by facilitating the referral process to meet goals as outlined in the individual service plan
- Effectively engage clients, families, and natural supports to participate in treatment through treatment planning and progress reviews
- Provide coordination and assist in crisis management and stabilization as needed
- Link clients to community resources and/or other school and family support
- Complete service documentation in accordance with agency, funder, and state standards
- Attend supervision, staff meetings, and training as required
- Productivity of thirty hours per week
- Other duties as assigned
Position Qualifications:
- Minimum High School Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Preferred candidates will have successful experience working with multi-disciplinary teams, agencies who provide behavioral interventions with children and families, and school personnel and/or in school settings
- Candidates must have experience that shows a commitment to trauma-informed practices, collaboration, and student and teacher empowerment
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record, auto insurance, reliable transportation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with needs of populations served
- Knowledge of available community resources
- Positive attitude and a TEAM player
Compensation:
- We offer a very competitive salary based pay scale based on a candidates qualifications, past professional experience and credentials.
Previous Experience:
- Mental Health services: 2 years (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-timePay: From $42,000.00 per yearBenefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your current or previous experience (if any) working in this industry.
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
