Mental Health Therapist

Position Type: Mental Health Therapist

Location: Greenbrier School District

Certifications & Licenses:

• current licensure or certification as appropriate for the position, including without limitation: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); or Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC); or other qualified professional licensure

The Greenbrier School District is seeking applicants to be active members of our professional learning community and who are interested in living the mission and vision of our school district while committing to our core beliefs:

• Children come first.

• The classroom is the most important place in the district.

• Leadership and accountability are keys to our success.

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing mental health counseling, group, and family treatment as determined by a referral from the school based mental health intervention team led by the Director of Mental Health and Behavior Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Counsel individuals and small groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, emotional, or behavioral problems affecting their educational environment.

• Facilitate tiered interventions in collaboration with Student Intervention Team focus areas and students.

• Provide targeted mental health educational programs and support to at-risk groups.

• Serve as an active, results-driven, solution-focused member of the Student Intervention Teams.

• Provide crisis intervention and/or assessment to students when difficult situations occur at schools.

• Participate in and assist with the school's Social and Emotional Learning Program.

• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations.

• Report cases of suspected domestic abuse or other family problems including, but not limited to, reporting to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.

• Assess student and family needs.

• Counsel students regarding educational and mental health related issues such as school adjustment, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, life stressors, truancy, behavior, and study habits.

• Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs.

• Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

• Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops as well as serve on committee as deemed appropriate by district leadership.

• Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.

• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

• Provide training/professional development for staff on mental health-related topics.

• Participate in building committees to meet the individual needs of students such as conducting FBA's and developing behavior plans or academic intervention plans.

• Coordinate student services and referrals with outside agencies when needed.

• Demonstrate knowledge of mental health counseling theory and techniques.

• Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent development.

• Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.

• Assist in establishing goals for the mental health program according to the setting and the students served.

• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations and of resources both within and beyond the school and district.

• Promote the mental health program into school-wide programs.

• Establish standards of conduct and contribute to the culture for student behavior throughout the district.

• Assist students and teachers in the formulation of academic and/or personal/social plans based on knowledge of students.

• Arrange resources to meet needs.

• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.

• Reflect on practice and participate in professional development activities to enhance professional learning.

• Communicate with families.

• Maintain professionalism with all staff members.

• Adhere to all policies of the District.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Mental Health & Behavior Services.

Job Contact Information:

Name

• Kelli Martin

Title

• Deputy Superintendent

Phone

• 501.679.4808

Email - martink@greenbrierschools.org

Salary Range/Schedule: http://greenbrierschools.org/salaries

Terms of Employment: 205 day contract