School Based Mental Health Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : POSITION SUMMARY

The School-Based Mental Health Specialist will provide high-quality behavioral health outreach, linkage, consultation and collaboration between Centennial and school districts. The SBMHS will work broadly on systemic issues within schools and school districts as well as work closely with internal and external stakeholders. The SBMHS will be located within or near, or willing to relocate to, the Centennial service area in Eastern Colorado.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend monthly school-based mental health supervision meeting facilitated by BHA
• Follow a school mental health multi-teared system of mental health supports, a framework that supports equity-based inclusion to address the academic, behavioral and mental health needs of all students within the educational system.
• Provide consultation and support to schools and districts around School Based Mental Health Consultation Tiered Resource Guide.
• Provide school districts and individual schools with education, referrals, consultations, planning, information and other needed mental health services which are tailored to each district, depending on what they need.
• Attend professional development opportunities and advanced training
• Completes reporting requirements for applicable funding sources
• Maintain accurate and timely records consistent with Center standards
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements : EDUCATION

Masters level or Bachelor’s level in education or behavioral health related field.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES