Mental Health Specialist
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the administrator and in accordance with Ingham Intermediate School District policies and procedures, the Mental Health Specialist provides therapeutic supportive services for eligible students. The role includes student assessment, therapy, consultation, case planning, crisis response, and direct services. The specialist provides mental health treatment and periodic reports on student progress, consults with staff and parents through a defined pre-referral process, and conducts mental health assessments for eligible students. The specialist also develops and implements individual care plans for these students.
Requirements
- Approval by the State Department of Education or the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) as one of the following: psychiatrist; licensed master’s-level psychologist; limited licensed master’s-level psychologist under supervision of a licensed master’s-level psychologist; MDE-credentialed master’s-level school psychologist; licensed master’s-level marriage and family therapist; licensed master’s-level professional counselor (LPC); limited licensed master’s-level professional counselor (LPC) under supervision of a licensed master’s-level professional counselor; licensed master’s-level social worker (MSW); licensed master’s-level school social worker (SSW); or limited licensed master’s-level social worker (LMSW) under supervision of a licensed master’s-level social worker.
- One year of experience in social work, counseling, or psychology practice in a school or clinical setting; a master’s-level social work, counseling, or psychology internship may count.
- Knowledge of theoretical content in treatment modes for mental health practice and the ability to apply these in a school-based setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic supportive services for eligible students.
- Provide student assessment, therapy, consultation, case planning, crisis response, and direct services.
- Provide mental health treatment services and periodic reporting of student progress.
- Provide consultative services to staff and parents within a defined pre-referral process.
- Conduct mental health assessments for eligible students.
- Develop and implement individual care plans for eligible students.
Benefits
- Choice of six health insurance plans
- District-paid dental insurance
- District-paid vision insurance
- District-paid life insurance
- District-paid long-term disability insurance
- Collaborative and supportive environment
- Opportunities for personal and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
