Mental Health Professional-School Based Substitute

Educational Service Unit 10 • Kearney, NE

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About The Position

The School-based Therapist provides mental health care to assigned students at a designated school and consultation to school staff in support of the school’s mental health goals. This is a substitute position in the Special Education department. The role includes direct student services, coordination with school personnel and families, support for students returning from hospitalization or facility stays, staff consultation and training, and participation in program monitoring and development. The position requires compliance with privacy and confidentiality regulations, maintenance of required data and records, completion of applicable Medicaid paperwork, adherence to ESU policies and procedures, dependable attendance, and willingness to travel. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Hold a valid and current certification in one of the following areas: Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (PLMHP), Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP), Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP), Certified Master Social Worker (CMSW), Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Educational Psychologist.
• Be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake assessments, individual and group therapy, and crisis interventions to assigned students.
• Assist school counselors in coordinating student interventions and act as an intervention specialist.
• Maintain regular contact with each client’s parent or guardian.
• Follow up and assist with implementation of reintegration plans for students returning to school from hospitalization or facility stays.
• Prepare and submit complete, timely reports and documentation to NDHHS, the legal system, and other involved agencies, as appropriate.
• Participate in meetings as necessary, including trainings, IEPs, and community forums.
• Consult with school staff on mental health issues, including classroom observation and appropriate service determination, as appropriate.
• Promote awareness of mental health needs and services, community understanding of mental health, and community response to mental health problems.
• Provide appropriate in-service training to school staff.
• Develop student support groups as needed.
• Participate in collecting mental health information and student outcomes data for monitoring service performance and effectiveness and supporting program development.
• Become familiar with disciplinary guidelines and student codes of conduct in each district served.
• Understand special education regulatory requirements and assist with related processes as appropriate.
• Foster effective communication with students, parents, and other staff members.
• Comply with federal and state privacy and confidentiality regulations for student information.
• Maintain required data and confidential records.
• Complete required Medicaid eligibility, funding, or compliance paperwork.
• Follow and support ESU policies and procedures.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed