Mental Health Coordinator - ACSD Job Alabaster area,Alabama USA,Social Work

Position: Mental Health Coordinator - ACSD - Apply 2/10/2026 - 6/12/2026

Multiple Positions ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Mental Health Coordinator JOB GOAL:
To promote the maximum development of and support to students through therapeutic services that promote students academic and social/emotional success.

REPORTS TO:

Chief Student Services Officer

MINIMUM 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.
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 teachers copying 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 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:
Twelve-month (240-day) contract SALARY RANGE:
Appropriate placement on current salary schedule EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board policy#J-18808-Ljbffr


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