School Based Mental Health Associate
Listed on 2026-07-21
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Education / Teaching
Human Services/ Social Work
Position Summary
Recruiting to fill one position, either a part‑time School Based Mental Health Therapist or a full‑time School Based Mental Health Associate.
This is a 10‑month permanent position. Salary is paid averaged over 12 months for 10 months worked. The working days follow an Academic Calendar (mid‑August to mid‑June).
Program OverviewThe School Based Mental Health (SBMH) Program is a partnership between Polk County and five local school districts. The SBMH staff are placed in Elementary, Middle, and High School settings throughout rural Polk County, providing services to all students. The program does not bill for services.
ResponsibilitiesProvide short‑term, evidence‑based services, including individual and group skill‑building, social‑emotional learning facilitation, and crisis response (suicide assessments). Consult with families and school staff to connect students and families to community resources. Develop additional skills such as classroom presentations on character education, support for school‑wide PBIS efforts, facilitation of parent education, suicide prevention, and social skill development.
ScheduleMonday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30‑minute lunch break.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science, educational field, or three (3) years of experience in social services, education, or a related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- Access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
- 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
- 4‑5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (prorated depending on date of hire)
- PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) – 100% employer‑funded contributions
- Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members; employee pays only 10% of the premium
- Basic life insurance – employer paid
- Optional benefits: additional life insurance, short‑term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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