Districtwide Mental Health Specialist; Certified serving Elementary School FTE

Districtwide Mental Health Specialist (Certified) – Elementary School 0.6 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools, Lexington, Kentucky

Job : 5793832

Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type: Salary (Part‑Time)

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Salary: $53,263 to $94,361 Per Year

Work Calendar: Elementary counselors, PGES coaches, social workers, technology resource teachers, mental health specialists (Days: 199)

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Provides a functional, comprehensive program of direct services for all children. Services emphasize counseling, consultation with teachers and parents, and coordination of activities related to mental health, academics, social, emotional and physical needs of students.

• Provides individual and group counseling for students.
• Provides evidence‑based and culturally responsive best practices when working with youth.
• Consults teachers and parents about children’s needs and academic issues.
• Collaborates with school staff and community representatives to assess student needs and develop prevention and intervention plans.
• Provides home visits as needed and makes referrals to community resources.
• Works with parents and staff to increase understanding and constructive participation in efforts to support students’ social‑emotional well‑being.
• Serves as a resource person on the Special Education Admissions and Release Committee when appropriate.
• Collaborates with other student support professionals to conduct social‑emotional screenings.
• Contacts parents to obtain signed permission to work with the student and assess needs.
• Maintains documentation in the IC Student Support Professional program.
• Refers students to appropriate authorities for child abuse or neglect when suspicion exists.
• Selects and attends professional development as required by State and District.
• Maintains all professional certifications and licensure requirements.
• Provides clinical supervision to peers as needed.
• Possesses skills and knowledge in dealing with multicultural populations.
• Maintains a clean, welcoming, child‑centered counseling area.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate in more than one language or willingness to learn.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends to regular attendance.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in School Counseling, Social Work, or School Psychology.
• Three years of professional clinical experience and licensure preferred.

Licenses or

Certifications:

• School Counseling Certification, School Social Work Certification, or School Psychology Certification required.

• Work performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires effective communication using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Dedeeh Newbern, Student Support – Email: dedeeh.newbernchools.us

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.