Behavioral Health Service Clinical Specialist

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Behavioral Health Service Clinical Specialist

• Position Type:
  Professional & Technical Staff/ Behavioral Services Clinical Specialist
• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Resource Center

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Professional-Technical Level I
185 Calendar Days

Hours:

8.0/ day

Shift: TBD

Location:

Resource Center
Salary/hourly rate:
Step 1: $53.01 or Step 2: $54.10 ( SC10 Prof Tech Salary Schedule 26-27 )
Benefits offered by Lake Washington School District can be found on the SEBB Website and per Prof Tech Handbook
PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE:
This position is open until filled with first consideration given to applications received by Friday September 25th
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SUMMARY
The Behavioral Health Service Clinical Specialist serves as a licensed behavioral health professional within the Special Services Department and plays a critical role in supporting the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs of students. This position provides direct individual and group counseling services, supports students with significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs, and collaborates with educators, families, and community providers to ensure coordinated, student-centered supports.

The Behavioral Health Service Clinical Specialist partners with school teams to develop and implement comprehensive behavioral and mental health interventions, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), crisis response plans, and social-emotional learning supports. The Behavioral Health Specialist promotes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based practices that foster belonging, engagement, and positive outcomes for students across educational settings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Direct Student Services

• Provide individual, group, and family-centered Behavioral Health Service Clinical Specialists to students whose emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs impact educational performance.
• Provide clinical services to assess and assist in identifying student strengths, needs, barriers, and risk factors affecting school success.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote self-regulation, social-emotional development, resilience, and positive, pro-social coping skills.
• Support students experiencing behavioral, emotional, or mental health crises through assessment, intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning.
• Monitor and document student progress and adjust interventions based on data and outcomes.

Consultation and Collaboration

• Collaborate with special education teams, building administrators, teachers, school psychologists, counselors, nurses, and related service providers to support student success.
• Consult with staff regarding behavioral health concerns and provide recommendations for evidence-based interventions and supports.
• Engage in and support collaboration across district wide behavior programs
• Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and contribute clinical expertise regarding behavioral health goals, services, and accommodations.
• Support school teams in developing effective behavior support systems for students with intensive behavioral or mental health needs.
• Serve as a liaison among schools, families, community agencies, healthcare providers, and behavioral health systems.
• Partner with Non-Public Agencies

Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Planning

• Assist in…