School-Based Mental Health Professional

Beaufort County Schools Central Services - Washington, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Beaufort County School District , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job : 5957423

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Employment in this position is effective October 12, 2027. Candidates must be eligible for a teaching license in NC. Licensure information can be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Candidates should contact Tremaine Young, Director of Student Services, .us or . To be considered for this position, you must have a completed BCS application online and contact Tremaine Young listed above. The application is found ufort.k12.nc.us under the Employment section.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs mental health counseling to approved students within the school system. Work involves administering mental health care services, including health screenings and examinations to school children with a variety of mental issues. Work also involves assisting and advising school teachers, staff and students' parents in matters pertaining to the health of students; and serving as a liaison between the school and private medical professionals, clinics, and human services agencies.

Employee is also required to maintain a variety of records and reports pertaining to health screening activities, incidents, the status of individual students, etc. Reports to the Chief of Student Services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides direct mental health services to include risk assessment, individual/family/group counseling to assigned clients.

Meets with families and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the assessment/treatment process.

Completes treatment plans, treatment plan updates, and all chart requirements to ensure appropriate delivery of services.

Provides student advocacy in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Guides students in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with identified problems.

Plans, organizes and leads structured programs of counseling activities for students.

Conducts specialized group counseling as necessary (including but not limited to – anger management, bereavement, etc.).

Gathers information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with counseling.

Refers students/family to community resources or to specialists as necessary.

Maintains regular contact with the parent/guardian of each student.

Provides consultation for school staff and administrations regarding mental health issues of students (as appropriate).

Participates in the collection of mental health information and student outcomes data to be used for monitoring the overall performance and effectiveness of services provided.

Provides complete and timely documentation to support services rendered.

Attends regularly scheduled school meetings to ensure appropriate delivery of services.

Learns about new developments and best practices in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.

Other related duties assigned by the Chief of Student Services.

Serves as liaison between the school system and community at large, human services agencies and other institutions or agencies providing services to students and/or their families as appropriate.

Prepares and maintains comprehensive notes,…