Temporary- Mental Health Specialist

THIS POSTING IS FOR A TEMPORARY STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION

The job description is attached to this posting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Work with Lake Stevens School District students teachers families Drug and Alcohol Intervention Specialist school counselors Guidance Teams and student/familys outside providers for the delivery of education and support for students experiencing behavioral health concerns. This will include screening for student behavioral health needs providing appropriate referrals providing trainings relevant to the student population participating in school intervention teams developing functional behavior assessments and behavior support plans for target students and providing group/individual support for students and families.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST JOB TERMS:

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams or committees
• Ability to set goals and timelines and modify such as needed
• Ability to interact positively with administration colleagues other staff state officials and the public
• Mental Health Professional WAC with independent Washington State mental health license (Mental Health Counselor WACMarriage and Family Therapist WAC 246 809-120 and/or Clinical Social Worker WACwith certification as Childrens Mental Health Specialist preferred or equivalent experience.
• Public education experience is highly desired for this position.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve intervene responsibly and constructively manage crisis and high stress situations.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement individual group crisis support/consultation practices and procedures.
• Ability to implement effective strategies to manage and change student behavior.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement Evidence-Based Programs and practices for high risk/emotionally and behaviorally challenged students.
• Effective team processing leadership and decision making skills.

Temporary Position

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 8 Hrs/Day

Days: 2 Days/Week (Monday-Tuesday)

In accordance with RCW49.60 the Lake Stevens School District does not discriminate in employment and schools. The Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Education and Employment discriminate in employment and schools. Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race creed color national origin sex handicap/disability sexual orientation including gender expression or identity creed religion age veteran or military status use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include but not limited Title IX Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act RCW 49.60 The Law Against Discrimination and RCW 28A.640 Sex Equity and covers but is not limited to all district programs courses activities including extracurricular activities services access to facilities etc. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lake Stevens School Districtnd St. NE Lake Stevens WA 98258 Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer John Balmer or ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer Gina Anderson .