School Based Mental Health Therapist

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SCHOOL BASED MENTAL HEALTH (SBMH) THERAPIST  

 

WORKING TITLE

School Based Mental Health (SBMH) Therapist

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Counseling and Student Services (CaSS)

 

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Guidance Counselors/Social Worker salary scale

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Terminating Contract

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for hybrid telework workweek

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides direct school-based mental health services to students in need of support. Develops, implements, and coordinates a mental health therapeutic program with the school, providing screening, evaluation, intervention services and transition planning. Skilled provision of mental health services (acute or chronic) of students, when working with students with mild to serious health impairments, is expected to analyze risk, problem solve effectively and demonstrate a high level of professional judgment when recommending and providing services, making environmental modifications and training staff to manage physical needs. Consults with educational and community personnel. Documents treatment planning and treatment activities, prepares evaluation reports, and documents student progress. This position is a grant-funded position dependent on funding provided by the U.S. Department of Education.  Continuation of the position is contingent upon ongoing access to grant funding from the Department of Education during the calendar year and the Department’s renewal of funding for subsequent calendar years.  To the extent that grant funding is continuously renewed, the grant-funded position cannot extend beyond December 31, 2029.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of common diagnoses and treatments for school-aged children and possess the skills necessary to facilitate positive change in a school environment;
• Considerable knowledge of behavioral change theories and practices including early intervention positive behavior supports and tiered intervention practices (MTSS);
• Considerable knowledge of behavioral and education-based mental health needs of students including mental health disorders and substance use disorders; Brief counseling techniques and crisis intervention;
• Considerable knowledge of mental health and wellness related community and state resources;
• Considerable knowledge of trauma informed care;
• Considerable knowledge of special education programming as required in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act;
• Considerable knowledge of health regulations and ethics related to school-based mental health services including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA);
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Ability to coordinate activities from many sources for the benefit of an individual student; organize work and provide effective services within a limited timeframe;
• Ability to conduct assessments, crisis intervention, and counseling; interpret test data; develop, coordinate, and deliver relevant training to students, parents, and staff;
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion; work independently with little direction;
• Ability to research and determine evidence-based practice supporting therapy interventions;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of  communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts,  and feedback;
• Ability to collaborate with other systems of care partners; demonstrate effective liaison relationships with parents, schools, and agencies.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from an accredited University or College in the field of Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Education or Human Services field.
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CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to h