Regional School Mental Health Nurse

Regional School Mental Health Nurse

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUPISD) is seeking a Regional School Mental Health Nurse to provide coordinated nursing support for mental health across the tri-county region of Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties. The position focuses on suicide prevention, crisis response, trauma-informed systems, and intensive case management for students with the highest mental health needs. This role supports individual student crises through Emergency Student Assistance Teams and school-community trauma response using established crisis response frameworks.

Period of Employment: 7 hours per day, 190 days per year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure approved by the State of Michigan
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Knowledge of and adherence to FERPA, HIPAA (as applicable), and District confidentiality policies
• Experience in school nursing, public health, pediatric, or mental health nursing preferred
• Experience or training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, diligent work habits, and the ability to apply sound judgment to routine decision-making
• Ability to maintain self-control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions in high-stress situations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Must have regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to carry and move heavy objects and lift 40 lbs
• Ability to travel within the tri-county service area; possess a valid driver's license

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support Emergency Student Assistance Teams (ESATs) for students experiencing mental health emergencies, including suicide risk, across Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac counties
• Serve as a nursing and mental health consultant to school teams during student crisis identification, response, and follow-up
• Provide coordination and support for the ISD regional school crisis teams responding to building-level or community-wide traumatic events
• Support schools in crisis preparedness, response, and recovery using trauma-informed practices aligned with the NASP PREPaRE model
• Provide intensive case management for students with the highest mental health needs, ensuring continuity and coordination of care
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among schools, families, community mental health agencies, and medical providers
• Support transition planning for students returning to school following hospitalization or emergency mental health intervention
• Assist school personnel in navigating referrals, community resources, and coordination of mental health services
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation related to crisis response, case management, and student services, in accordance with district, state, and professional standards
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide consultation to administrators, educators, and support staff
• Upon request, provide professional learning and consultative services to local educational staff
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism with the ability to handle confidential information, use good judgment, plan and maintain a flexible attitude
• As needed for completion of duties, attend meetings outside of normal working hours
• Remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use at all times

Other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education

Wages and Fringes: $75,000-$85,000 dependent upon education, experience, and certification(s). Benefits for Full Time employees include:

• Up to full family medical insurance with an employer contribution up to $21,660, or cash in lieu of medical insurance
• No cost to you: life, LTD, dental, and vision insurance
• State retirement system through State of Michigan Office of Retirement Services - Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution Options
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Accrued sick and personal time

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Rachel Fuerer. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS:
Please ensure the application is fully completed and upload any transcripts, certificates or other educational documents. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.