School-Based Mental Health Interventionist - Soesd - School-Based Mental Health Interventionist

Job Title: School-Based Mental Health Interventionist

• SOESD - School-Based Mental Health Interventionist
  Category: Student Behavioral Health and Wellness

• Licensed

Southern Oregon Education Service District is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Interventionist to work within a multi-tiered system of behavioral and mental health supports in Jackson and Josephine Counties! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of providing mental health services to youth in a variety of educational settings, as well as:

A background in working with youth experiencing significant mental health and behavioral barriers.
Knowledge of and the ability to effectively apply trauma-informed practices in an educational setting.
The belief that all students can and will learn when given the appropriate tools and support.
The ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with a large team of proffesionals working together to ensure the success of youth in every setting.

About SOESD

Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
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School-Based Mental Health Interventionist

Position Goal:
The School-Based Mental Health Interventionist works with school psychologists and the districts' educational teams to provide interventions and valuable resources for the educational advancement and behavioral health and wellness of students. This position works to engage students into the school setting by providing counseling; supporting Behavioral Health wellness; and coordinating the integration of mental health services and other wrap-around support services. The position also helps to identify academic options, as well as develop and support students' educational plans while providing social/emotional supports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. Essential duties of this position include:
Work directly with students and their families to promote overall behavioral health and wellness, social- emotional learning, high school graduation, and post-secondary training, education, and employment. Assist students in developing skills in interpersonal relations and utilizing school and community resources.
Serve and guide identified students to engage with mental health counseling, develop decision-making skills, obtain information about themselves, and accept increasing responsibilities for their own actions.
Facilitate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) content and Psychoeducational topic instruction using individual and group formats.
Communicate with staff, students, and parents regarding prevention-based information and referral options.
Confer with teachers, school counselors, and administrators on wrap-around supports for students.
Serve as a referral resource to social service agencies and community resources. Integrate and coordinate mental health referrals and services.
Advise referred students regarding school-related barriers, as well as family concerns, social needs, etc.
Collect data and prepare reports documenting and tracking service delivery.
Keep all necessary records and reports up to date.
Assist with parent engagement activities.
Conduct home visits as appropriate, following school and SOESD protocols.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with SOESD employees, education agency representatives, and other stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and appropriately.
Participate in professional growth activities.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives, and others contacted during the course of the workday.
Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Master's Degree
Either:

• A valid State of Oregon TSPC license, license with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapist or the Oregon board of licensed social workers; or

• Certification with the Oregon Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board (MHACBO) in combination with a Master's Degree in mental health, psychology or counseling. Examples: LMFT; QMHP-C; LPC; LCSW; TSPC School Social Worker; TSPC School Counselor.
  A minimum two (2) years relevant experience working with at-risk youth.
  Knowledge of effective evidence-based mental health counseling and psychoeducational techniques, including with groups and individuals. Knowledge of substance use topics preferred. Prior or current Oregon CADC/substance abuse counseling experience a plus.
  Knowledge of K-12 public education structure, procedures, and organization. Experience in K-12 education setting preferred.
  Willingness and ability to travel on a regular basis to assigned school site(s) in a rural location, using employee personal vehicle. Travel may sometimes be during inclement weather.
  Proficient oral and written communication skills in English. Must be an excellent communicator with the skills to acknowledge the needs of others and recognizing various points of view.
  The ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and community partners from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds.
  The ability to work harmoniously with others including: Community Partners and SOESD team members.
  Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications.
  The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by SOESD.
  Valid Oregon Driver License.

Any equivalent combination of experience, certification, and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.

Length of Position: 190 day school calendar
Salary: Per Licensed Collective Bargaining Agreement. $62,844 - 98,865 annually for 2024-2025 school year.
Supervisor: Program Administrator

SOESD Benefits (For .50 FTE and Over):
Southern Oregon ESD contributes up to $2003.00 per month (family coverage) for health, dental and vision insurance premiums for qualified employees.
Employer-paid PERS (Public Employee Retirement System), including additional 6% individual investment account with PERS.
9 paid holidays
A generous sick, vacation and discretionary (personal) leave packet is also provided to qualified employees.

Health Insurance:
OEBB MODA
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax

Options:
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts - medical, day-care expenses
Optional Coverage for Additional Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability Insurance through Aflac or American Fidelity
403(b) through Carruth Compliance Consulting
Mercy Flights Membership

The following physical requirements are essential functions of the School-Based Mental Health Interventionist position:
1.Stand/Walk: 4-6 hrs/day
2.Sit/Sit on Floor: 1-4 hrs/day
3.Drive: 4-6 hrs/day
4.Bending: Occasionally
5.Squat: Limited
6.Climb Stairs: Occasionally
7.Single Grasping: Freuquently
8.Pushing: Occasionally
9.Pulling: Occasionally
10. Fine Manipulation: Frequently
11. Repetitive Foot Control: Occasionally
12. Lifting (less than 25 lbs): Limited
13. Lifting (25-50 lbs): Not at all
14. Lifting (50-75 lbs): Not at all
15. Lifting (75-100 lbs): Not at all
16. Shift position quickly: Limited
17. Strenth/Edurance: Limited Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
SOESD is an equal opportunity employer that complies with applicable employment discrimination laws, including ORS Ch. 659, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.