School Mental Health Coordinator

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

4d•$67,454 - $89,208

About The Position

The School Mental Health Coordinator will promote and enhance the learning process for students through an integration of personal/social and academic development.

Requirements

Masters of Social Work from an accredited school required.
Minimum of 5 years experience required.
Current Licensed Clinical Social Work in the State of Colorado required.
Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Responsibilities

Manages/supervises and develops an effective staff: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources.
Determines staff qualifications and competency: recruits, interviews, selects, hires, trains, orients, mentors, evaluates, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and rewards.
Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance.
Counsels students to encourage and support student achievement regarding a variety of student needs.
Implements culturally responsive pedagogy and promotes equity and inclusion.
Collaborates with families, teachers, staff, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral, academic, and other problems.
Promotes family engagement and manages the “Sunshine Saturday” program.
Meets with families for care coordination and resource referral.
Plans individual and group counseling sessions with students, including keeping notes on behavior and appointments and observing learning habits with a focus on a variety of issues such as anger management, self-esteem, feelings, etc.
Observes and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Performs threat assessment and suicide assessment for students as needed.
Coordinates and implements our PBIS system, including spearheading anti-bullying initiatives.
Manages and develops school mental health staff including evaluation, mentoring, and counseling.
Teaches evidence based SEL curriculum.
Coordinates eighth grade continuation and transition to high school.
Analyzes data to assess student need in math and literacy, provide small group academic intervention, and monitor progress in academics.
Provides benchmarking and IEP assessments.
Collaborates with team members to support Problem Based Learning.
Maintains student confidentially and any other confidential information that is obtained during the performance of duties.
Participates in the development and implementation of the school quality improvement plan.
Assists with supervision of students during recess, lunch, between classes, and during special events.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.