Licensed Mental Health Professional (District)

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing mental health services to children and families within a school district setting. The Licensed Mental Health Professional will conduct clinical assessments, provide counseling, collaborate with treatment teams, and utilize community resources. Responsibilities include attending parent meetings, developing individual observations, assisting in classroom strategies, and providing individual and group counseling. The role also requires adherence to privacy regulations such as HIPAA and FERPA, maintaining licensure, and preparing required reports and documentation.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling or closely related field.
Three years of full-time, professional experience conducting clinical assessments and mental health counseling with children ages three through eighteen and families and collaborating effectively with treatment teams.
Valid Florida license to provide mental health services through the Florida Department of Health.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Knowledge and application of counseling theories and practices.
Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Five years of post-licensure experience working in a school or educational setting.
Experience providing individual and group counseling.
Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural competency in mental health care.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Attend parent meetings to provide information to the parents about mental health issues.
Develop individual observations to identify children with atypical behavior.
Utilize community health resources to make appropriate referrals for children and families.
Assist in implementing classroom strategies and participate in classroom success plans.
Work collaboratively with families to assess at-risk children.
Work collaboratively with the school mental health team and staff involved with at-risk children.
Provide short-term counseling in an individual or small group setting.
Assess and document needs and progress of children and families, parental contacts, and sessions.
Provide parent education on an individual and group basis.
Facilitate support groups for children and families.
Provide local school-based individual and family counseling services.
Provide therapeutic interventions.
Develop and implement plans with clear and clinically/educationally relevant goals, time-based objectives, and appropriate interventions to support students reaching the treatment goals.
Become trained in District-approved crisis response and serve on the District Crisis Counseling Response Team.
Adhere to The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) standards, including protecting confidential client information whether written (printed/digital) or verbally communicated.
Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
Complete all required billing as applicable.
Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Maintain state licensure.
Any job-related job duties as assigned.