School Based Mental Health Associate

Polk County • Dallas, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-month permanent position, with salary averaged over 12 months. The working days follow an Academic Calendar (mid-August to mid-June). The School Based Mental Health (SBMH) Program is a partnership between Polk County and 5 local school districts, with staff placed in schools throughout rural Polk County. The program aims to address barriers to student success without any billing. The School Based Mental Health Associate provides short-term, evidence-based services including individual and group skill-building, social emotional learning facilitation, and crisis response support (suicide assessments). Staff consult with families and school personnel to connect students and families with community resources. There are opportunities to develop skills in areas such as classroom presentations, PBIS support, parent education, suicide prevention, and social skill development.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a behavioral science, educational field, or three years of experience working in social services, educational, or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Must have access to and use of a personal automobile as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of short-term and evidence based services, including individual and group skill-building.
• Facilitate social emotional learning.
• Support crisis response, including suicide assessments.
• Consult with families and school staff to assist with connecting students and families to community resources.
• Develop a range of skills which may include classroom presentations on character education, supporting building-wide PBIS efforts, facilitation of parent education, suicide prevention, or social skill development.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly with increases every 5 years
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly
• 4-5 Personal Leave Days earned each fiscal year (Depends on position; prorated depending on date of hire)
• PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members with the employee paying only 10% of the premium
• Basic life Insurance - employer paid
• Optional benefits such as additional life insurance, short term disability, deferred compensation savings program and flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level