Behavioral Health Specialist

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Behavioral Health
Date Posted:
8/29/2024
Location:
Whiteland Community High School
Date Available:
09/24/2024 REPORTS TO: Building Principal
COMPENSATION: $52,250 annually
WORK CALENDAR: 185 Days +5 Days
STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week
CORP STATUS: Classified
FLSA STATUS: Non-Expempt
PERF: CPCSC does not participate in PERF but has 403b Options with Matching Contributions
POSITION PURPOSE
The Behavioral Health Specialist works for Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation in order to provide mental health and case management to students identified as benefiting from services. The position will provide assessment, therapy, skills development, and crisis screening and intervention supports. The position will also be a key building-level collaborator for behavioral and social/emotional learning support strategies and increasing positive student and staff competencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide clinical, evidence-based therapeutic and skills development services to Clark-Pleasant students, both in individual and group settings
• Privide primary support for high school Academy, Flex, and Success Programs
• Work collaboratively with administrators, counselors, and teachers to develop school-wide and individual behavioral and social/emotional goals
• Serve as an active member in building-level academic and/or behavioral RTI team meetings to develop strategies for student success
• Provide leadership in crisis incident support including assessing risk and developing safety plans, with student families and school administration
• Attend strategic professional development opportunities that support Clark-Pleasant's student-centric vision of social, emotional and behavioral visions
• Provide professional development to staff based upon these trainings. Trainings include (but are not limited to:)
  • Trauma: The neurological impact of trauma and chronic stress
  • The development of brain architecture
  • Disruptive Behavior Disorders and Classroom management strategies
  • Mindfulness Strategies in the Classroom
• Complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner through identified platforms and maintaining ethical standards, including submitting notes within 24 hours after service, 95% of the time
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and provide open and professional communication with CPCSC staff, students and parents
• Consult with providers regarding integrated health, current function, medication related- issues, educations support, and any other care related to client/families
• Attend IEP and 504 meetings as requested
• Coordinate services for students in need of substance abuse specialists
• Coordinate re-entry plans for students who have been hospitalized
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field, school experience preferred
• Candidate will have an active Licensure (or seeking licensure) as an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT
• Minimum 2 years experience in the mental health field
• Effective in training staff members
• Excellent organization and communication skills

AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.
People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.