Mental Health Professional

KIPP•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional (MHP) serves as a specialized student support provider responsible for delivering high-quality, compliant mental health services to students with intensive behavioral and social-emotional needs. In this role, the MHP primarily functions as a Tier 3 intervention provider and IEP service provider, ensuring students receiving counseling and behavioral services through special education receive consistent, evidence-based support aligned to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The MHP also coordinates CARE/MTSS processes for students with the most intensive needs, oversees Section 504 plans related to mental health supports, and serves as the school’s McKinney-Vento liaison for students experiencing homelessness. This role is designed to ensure compliance with special education service delivery requirements, provide clinical support for students with significant behavioral needs, and strengthen systems that support student well-being across the school community.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
Valid state licensure or certification in a mental health discipline
Experience providing counseling or behavioral intervention services to children or adolescents
Strong understanding of student mental health and behavioral support practices
Commitment to improving outcomes for historically underserved students
Expertise in evidence-based mental health and behavioral interventions
Strong knowledge of special education counseling services and compliance requirements
Ability to conduct risk assessments and crisis intervention
Experience supporting students with trauma, behavioral challenges, and emotional regulation needs
Strong facilitation skills for multidisciplinary problem-solving teams
Knowledge of McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act requirements
Excellent documentation, organization, and time management skills
Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and school staff

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a K-12 school setting
Experience supporting special education counseling services
Experience with MTSS or student support systems in schools
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices

Responsibilities

IEP Mental Health Service Delivery
Tier 3 Behavioral & Mental Health Intervention
CARE Team / MTSS Coordination
Section 504 Coordination
McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison Responsibilities
Crisis Response & Risk Assessment
Family & Community Partnership

Benefits

$0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
$50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Ongoing professional development.
Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
Wellness days provided throughout the year