Mental Health Specialist; Part-Time

The Mental Health Specialist provides direct therapy and intervention services to students within local school districts and assists in the development and implementation of treatment plans related to the educational, social, and emotional needs of children. The Mental Health Specialist facilitates mental health screenings, provides treatment to address mental health challenges, and assists school district staff to develop plans to address social/emotional needs of students.

• Must be a licensed or limited-licensed psychologist, school psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, marriage and family therapist or professional counselor.
• Currently licensed with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
• Capable of developing individualized programs for students with unique social-emotional needs.

• Expertise in positive behavior supports and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to provide in-service training to staff and parents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team of administrators, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to adapt/function independently within a variety of school districts.
• Demonstrated capacity to assist educators in developing strategies/plans to ensure student success.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• For psychologists and social workers:
  Eligible for full or temporary approval as a school psychologist and/or school social worker in Michigan.

• Provide direct therapy and intervention services, including crisis intervention.
• Provide a problem-solving service to children and their families through individual, group, and community methods, so as to enable those served to cope with problems adversely affecting the ability of children to make optimal use of the educational experience.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to build skills in areas including, but not limited to, self-regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and independence.
• Serve as liaison between school, the home, and the community in building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Facilitate mental health screenings and assessments as required.
• Coordinate and develop resources within and outside the school system for use by children, their families, and school personnel.
• Collaborate with principals, teachers, and other school personnel to improve use of existing school programs and procedures, as well as to plan and implement new programs and procedures related to the educational, social and emotional needs of children.
• Assist in the development and implementation of functional behavioral assessments, behavioral intervention plans, emergency student assistance and school-based risk assessments.
• Use data-based decision making to lead a problem-solving model in dealing with student academic and behavioral concerns.
• Facilitate professional learning for regional and district staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure timely documentation for all required compliance activities to include Plans of Care, case notes, , and school-based health services billing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must maintain the confidentiality of Marquette-Alger RESA and LEA affairs at all times.
• Must exercise confidentiality and sound judgment when working with local school districts, staff, students, and community agencies.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in computer/software use, including Google Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple activities/projects simultaneously while using resources efficiently.
• Must obtain and maintain current “Handle with Care”…