Chehalis- Mental Health ; TP​/LCAS

Job title:

Mental Health Support (Turning Point/Lewis County Alternative School). This is a classified, non-represented, hourly position for the 2026-27 school year. Work 6.5 hours per day, 3 days per week, scheduled 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 110 school days.

• Support student success through school-wide tiered support for social emotional education and mental health.
• Assist students and families with mental health needs impacting school success.
• Collaborate with administration and teachers to promote a healthy environment for all students.
• Maintain and complete documentation required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Coordinate with outside agencies to secure services and provide referrals for at-risk families.
• Act as a contact person for the site to coordinate community service projects that support students’ basic needs and family support.
• Participate in school meetings that support MTSS, IEP, 504 teams, and other individual student support teams.
• Provide staff with support, education, and training in mental health and social emotional learning.
• Lead social skill groups and teach conflict resolution.
• Support family engagement and parent education activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience working with children and young adults in a school setting.
• Experience representing the school and working with Child Protective Services.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid certificates.

Eligible for SEBB benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, flexible spending arrangements (FSA), and dependent care assistance program (DCAP). Eligible for SERS retirement plans and optional 403(b) annuity enrollments. Additional benefits such as paid time off and VEBA are outlined in the Unrepresented Employees Group Agreement. 2026-27 Salary Rate posted.

Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. Chehalis School District provides equal access to youth development organizations highlighted under Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.