Mental Health Specialist

POSITION TITLE : MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS : Must have a minimum 4-year degree with a Bachelor's and / or Master's degree with a certification of : Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Master's Social Work (LMSW); or equivalent

Minimum three years' experience working with children and families

Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with parents, staff, students and community

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain confidentiality of records in adherence with all law and licensure requirements
• Creates and maintains records / service logs in adherence with federal laws including but not limited to : IDEA, Medicaid, Social Security, etc.
• Conducts outreach and referral activities for students and families in collaboration with administrators and staff
• Develop and implement an efficient schedule of services and treatment plans, revising as necessary to meet the unique needs of each student and family
• Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for coping, adjusting and maintaining progress
• Counsel clients and families, individually and in group sessions, as appropriate
• Provide monthly reports on programming progress, milestones, services while maintaining confidentiality of clients
• Knowledgeable of and adheres to all school law, board policies and all governing guidelines for federal programs
• Attends professional development as necessary to deliver programming and maintain active licensure status
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Student Populations or the Superintendent or designee