Mental Health Coordinator - General Posting For Possible Vacancies

Classified

• Position

• Central Office

• Coordinator

Job Number 2300283237

Start Date

Open Date 02/13/2024

Closing Date 05/31/2024

GENERAL POSTING FOR POSSIBLE VACANCIES

Alabaster City Schools

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Chief Student Services Officer

JOB GOAL: To promote the maximum development of and support to students through therapeutic services that promote student academic and

social/emotional success

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in social science or mental health counseling (or related clinical field)

• Valid state certification/license

• Experience in a school setting

• Experience providing mental health services to children

• Experience in providing individual, group and family counseling; case management; utilizing community resources

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Passion for serving at-risk students

• Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of crisis prevention, intervention, and management

• Ability to establish credibility with all constituents, effectively manage sensitive issues, and be comfortable and effective working with all levels of an organization

• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner

• Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals, and priorities

• Coordinates the school-based mental health program

• Develops and facilitates parent programs, classes, and workshops

• Provides counseling, referrals, and intervention services to promote students' academic and social/emotional success

• Provides crisis intervention to students and families

• Works to actively engage students and families in the services and programs offered

• Works with students to identify situations, behaviors, and thoughts that interfere with their schooling

• Examines social issues that may negatively affect students including peer pressure, bullying, and substance abuse and teaches coping skills

• Integrates social emotional learning into the classroom

• Assists administrators, counselors, teachers, and others in crisis situations as needed

• Serves as liaison for community resources

• Makes necessary home visits

• Serves on or consults with the IEP or 504 team and attends other student/family meetings when requested

• Maintains documentation regarding services provided to students/families

• Abides by professional Code of Ethics

• Assists administrator with overall school needs

• Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-Months / 240 days per year

SALARY RANGE: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.

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