Mental Health Specialist

Ignite Community Schools is on a mission to create a world where every scholar, supported by their families and communities, experiences a joyful and transformative academic journey. Empowered with knowledge, skills, a strong moral compass, and unwavering confidence, these scholars emerge as change agents who thrive to build a more equitable and compassionate society.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced mental health professional to serve as a Mental Health Specialist
. This role supports and strengthens the work of campus and regional counselors by providing expertise, coaching, consultation, and direct intervention related to student mental health and wellness.

• Supporting counselors with mental health assessments, interventions, and referrals
• Coordinating crisis response and risk assessments
• Delivering professional development and coaching
• Building community partnerships and wraparound supports
• Promoting student mental wellness and social-emotional growth
• Assisting counselors in meeting attendance, retention, and school climate goals
• Providing direct counseling support services to students and families when needed
• Monitoring counselor documentation and compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Developing and maintaining crisis response protocols and participating in critical incident response as needed
• Collaborating with Regional Counselors to plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive counseling and mental health programs
• Supporting implementation of mental health promotion, substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, trauma‑informed practices, PBIS, SEL, and character education programs such as The 7 Habits and Leader in Me
• Coordinating wraparound services and connecting families with community resources
• Partnering with counselors to identify barriers to attendance and student persistence and planning interventions to improve outcomes
• Compiling, maintaining, and reviewing reports, records, and required documentation; monitoring implementation fidelity and program outcomes; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and board policies
• Collaborating with families, administrators, special population teams, teachers, and community partners; advocating for students and underserved populations
• Travel to area trainings and performing duties broadly aligned with essential responsibilities

Required:

• Education in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Teaching, or a related mental health field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working or supporting schools
• Experience conducting suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and trauma‑informed care

Preferred:

• Experience mentoring and supporting students
• Knowledge of Texas Education Agency requirements and school mental health best practices

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement benefits.