Mental Health Professional - St. James School and St. Peter & Paul School Gibson County

Youth First, Inc.•Haubstadt, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth First School Mental Health Professional works within the school environment to provide a multi-tiered system of support aligned with public-health best practices. The role uses universal, selective, and indicated prevention and early-intervention methods. It applies neuroscience- and trauma-informed approaches to build resilience through skills, strengthen relationships with significant adults, and foster readiness for change among individuals and across the school culture. Specialized mentoring helps students manage life stressors and challenges through evidence-based programs and practices. The position serves St. James School and St. Peter & Paul School in Gibson County, works in person Monday through Friday, and reports to the Director of Services. It provides direct support to students and families, collaborates with school and community partners, and contributes to school-wide prevention, education, and professional development activities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or another mental health field from an accredited university.
Indiana licensure in Social Work (LSW/LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT/LMFTA), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC/LMHC-A), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC/LPC).
Leadership in Mental Health skills set.
Ability to build and maintain trusting rapport within school environments.
Ability to work independently and function effectively while managing multiple tasks.
Ability to interact positively with schools, parents, and students.
Ability to perform duties in awareness of and compliance with related corporation policies and state requirements.
Ability to organize time and workload to fulfill job requirements.
Working knowledge of community resources for referrals.
Knowledge of issues affecting youth and their families.
Demonstrated cultural competency.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Provide prevention and mental health expertise at the school, advocating for early intervention and prevention using the Youth First philosophy and time-allocation model of service.
Provide indicated prevention and early-intervention services to identified students and families, including assessing service needs, developing and implementing service plans, documenting progress, and collecting program evaluation data.
Serve as a liaison among the school, families, and community resources.
Staff case needs through clinical supervision.
Participate in school student-service teams, such as RtI, Social Emotional Team, and Student Assistance, to identify student needs, support a team approach, and avoid duplication of services.
Provide small groups, including groups focused on emotion regulation and social skills.
Plan, coordinate, and implement evidence-based programs suited to the school environment, including Reconnecting Youth, CAST, Botvin’s Life Skills Training, Teen Series, and WhyTry.
Support and/or facilitate Youth First after-school programs, including Strengthening Families 7-17 and In it to Win it the Seven Habits Way.
Provide educational presentations to students as universal information.
Plan and provide monthly universal activities at the school.
Provide required documentation, including monthly reports through a web-based system and monthly principal building reports.
Work collaboratively with Youth First social workers, school-employed social workers, teachers, nurses, principals, counselors, psychiatrists, and other school staff to support students who need services.
Participate in continuing professional development and individual and group supervision.
Provide education and professional development for school personnel and parents.
Perform other duties as assigned.