Mental Health Therapist; SY Extended

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Mental Health Therapist ASSIGNMENT:
Mental Health Therapist - Student Support Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters of Science Degree in mental health counseling or related field such as psychology or social work; prefer licensed mental health practitioner.
• Experience with children and/or adolescents experiencing emotional/behavioral disorders, conduct disorders, etc.
• Possess outstanding ability in communicating with other staff, both in regular and in exceptional education.
• Have knowledge of Exceptional Student Education procedures and legal requirements.
• Have well developed skills in working with parents and agency personnel.
• Satisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

• Provides individual and small group counseling to students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Provides parent training for parents of students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Maintains a close, collaborative working relationship with the Behavior Specialist.
• Works collaboratively with administrator, guidance staff, exceptional student education teachers and other school staff.
• Attends specialized trainings and inservice programs such as Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention and other Behavioral/Mental health trainings.
• Participates collaboratively in staffings for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities when requested.
• Participates in community agency meetings.
• Consults with physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and other diagnostic professionals regarding students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.

All other duties as assigned by supervising administrator.

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process.

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies.

According to the School Board of Highlands County Salary Schedule.

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

• Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job.
• Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public.
• Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment.
• Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks.
• Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity.
• Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.

Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870

ballc.fl.us

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