FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is serving as a consultant and team member with schools district and community in the integration of services procedures and protocols to support children with mental health needs and their families. This position coordinates mental health services and prevention efforts; as well as overseeing comprehensive supports for children with mental health challenges chronic stress and trauma.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and evaluate goals priorities processes and systems in the delivery of mental health services.
• Coordinate support and oversee school-based mental health (SBMH) in schools by establishing and maintaining an on-going system of communication with school personnel and parents to enhance success.
• Ensure the implementation of required policies and procedures that affect students in need of intervention support.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of data needed for planning reporting securing services and making decisions.
• Work collaboratively to identify a multi-tiered system of supports that encompass prevention wellness promotion and interventions.
• Provide specialized support to schools and communities on mental health services interventions referrals programming and concerns.
• Facilitate the dissemination of best practices regarding behavioral and mental health supports.
• Collaborate with administrators of other departments programs and initiatives regarding services to meet the needs of all learners.
• Provide relevant and ongoing professional development to district staff.
• Coordinate the provision of technical assistance to assigned schools including needed staff development.
• Provide recommendations strategies and community resources to staff and families.
• Provide individual and/or group support services to address the mental health needs of students.
• Develop activities and resources to implement and evaluate mental health support services to students identified as needing additional support.
• Serve as a representative on school-based and district teams when students are being considered for separate placements with mental health supports.
• Serve as a liaison to community agencies and other agencies providing mental health supports and coordinate collaborative activities for mental health awareness.
• Support students families and schools by coordinating with external agencies community and support services etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of literature and research material related to mental illness and substance use.
• Knowledge of literature and research material related to school safety and crisis/emergency management including suicide risk and behavioral threat assessment.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to make appropriate referrals.
• Knowledge of how to integrate a continuum of mental health supports within a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Ability to assess and identify needs strengths and gaps in existing services and supports
• Ability to establish program goals and accountability systems.
• Ability to understand varied data collection and analysis techniques sufficient for understanding and interpreting data in applied settings.
• Ability to establish and maintain project deadlines.
• Ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations and professional development to district staff.
• Ability to provide clinical expertise knowledge and recommendations for interventions regarding signs symptoms and risk factors for behavioral health problems.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups e.g. administrators teachers parents other professionals.
• Ability to create internal and external partnerships and collaborate with them to provide coordination and continuity of services to students families and schools.
• Ability to work in close partnership with school personnel to develop an identification service and referral process for at-risk youth and families.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; as well as excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Graduate Degree in Mental Health Counseling and/or related field with mental health licensure social work psychology school counseling or school psychology AND three years of mental health experience including one year in supervision/program management and evaluation within public-school setting or collaborating with schools.
• Desirable: Graduate Degree in Mental Health Counseling with Mental Health Licensure and four years of mental health experience working in public-school setting that includes two years in supervision/program management and evaluation and school safety and crisis management.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

• One of the following active NC Clinical License:

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSWA)

Or other appropriate mental health licensure

• Must possess a valid NC Drivers License.

PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:

In compliance with Federal Law Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex race color religion national origin age or disability.

Required Experience:

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