Mental Health Practitioner Fern Creek Elementary (2025-2026) Start Time 940

Jefferson County Public Schools

Job Location:

Fern Creek, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Mental Health Practitioner

Date Posted:
1/14/2026

Location:
FERN CREEK ELEMENTARY

Closing Date:
01/29/2026

25-26 Mental Health Practitioner Transfer Instructions:
Current JCPSMental Health Practitioners who wish to transfer into this position must clickHEREto be considered for this transfer. Transfer requests for this position will not be considered after1/29/2026.For more information regarding the JCTATeacherTransfer Process see the attached Article 16 this time currentTeachersapplying for a transfer will beconsideredto fill the position inFebruaryof2026.

Job Description: (Attached)
Salary Schedule: III (Attached)
Working Calendar: 195 Days/ 7 Hours
Estimated New Hire Salary Range: 51596.33 - $104199.62
As per board-approved salary placement rules.

Experience credit for this position is based on MHP credentialed experience. Teaching experience will not count towards steps given for salary placement.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes the mental health wellness of students by assuming responsibility for providing evidence-based interventions at the individual and group level engaging families coordinating with community partners and providing training collaboration and consultation for school personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One of the following credentials licenses or permits: KY (EPSB) credential in School Social Work School Counseling or School Psychology; or Fully Kentucky Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; or Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or KY Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; or Licensed Professional Art Therapist; or Kentucky Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Ability to work well with people
Effective communication skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) years of successful experience providing mental health and/or behavioral support with school-aged children
Experience in crisis intervention and counseling
Experience working with children exposed to trauma

**Information you enter in the Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely. Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination

Attachment(s):

JOB Family III Salary Schedule
Mental Health Practitioner Final

Position Type:Student Support Services/Mental Health PractitionerDate Posted:1/14/2026Location:FERN CREEK ELEMENTARY Closing Date: 01/29/202625-26 Mental Health Practitioner Transfer Instructions:Current JCPSMental Health Practitioners who wish to transfer into this position must clickHEREto be cons...