Mental Health Professional

Purpose :

The Youth First School Mental Health Professional works closely with the respective school environment to provide a multi-tiered system of support that aligns with best practices in public health (National Institute on Drug Abuse) utilizing universal, selective, and indicated methods of prevention / early intervention in context of the Mental Health Professional role. The Mental Health Professional will follow a neuroscience and trauma informed method, building resiliency through skills, enhancing relationships with significant adults, and fostering readiness for change among individuals and throughout the school culture. Emphasis is placed on specialized mentoring used to assist students in managing life stressors / challenges through evidence-based programs and practices.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Provide Prevention / Mental Health Expertise at the school advocating for early intervention / prevention, utilizing Youth First philosophy and time allocation model of service.
• Provide indicated prevention / early intervention services to identified students and their families including, but not limited to :

Assess referred students and families for service

Reports To : Director of Services

REQUIREMENTS :

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

Youth First will not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, assignment, evaluation, promotion, discipline, termination, or any other employment action on the basis of any characteristic or class, which is now or may in the future become protected by law. Employment with Youth First, Inc. is based solely on qualifications and competence for the particular position to be filled. Since such qualifications and competencies are not peculiar to any type or class of individuals, and since Youth First recognizes the value of a diverse workforce, there will be no discrimination in employment decisions and actions on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

Schedule :

Work Location : In person

A background check & drug screen is required for all positions.