Mental Health Therapist presso Fort Smith Public Schools

POSITION TITLE: Licensed School Based Mental Health Therapist

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal and Student Services

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 190 Days and benefits will be specified in the employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.

LOCATION: District

DISTRICT VALUES

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• One the following credentials is required, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, and/or other appropriate credentials as outlined by ADE Criteria. 
• Have and maintain a valid Arkansas license for one of the above credentials.
• Have and maintain a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
• Have and maintain professional liability.
• Knowledge and experience implementing evidence-based mental health interventions for students experiencing behavioral, social and emotional challenges in school.

JOB SUMMARY

Support students’ learning, social development and mental behavioral health using problem solving, assessment, and the delivery of evidence-based interventions. Collaborate and consult with educators, families and other professionals to help create safe, healthy and supportive learning environments for all students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Consults with teachers and administrators regarding specific students and/or groups or students, who are on our caseload with parental consent.
• Works with various school teams to support multi-tiered systems of support for all students within their assigned schools, who are on our caseload with parental consent.
• Conducts intake assessments to track progress by use of informal and non-standardized evaluation techniques.
• Counsels students individually, with families, and in small groups, when appropriate.
• Provides crisis intervention support for individual students, employees, and school communities when needed. 
• Provides training for school staff members and parents on a wide variety of topics that impact student learning in school including, but not limited to child development and effective parenting practices.
• Assists with school-wide initiatives to enhance students’ social-emotional and leadership skills. 
• Maintains professional skills through attending relevant in-service trainings, reading current literature and professional memberships.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Develop treatment plans with goals and objectives for youth, families and service team members.
• Provides appropriate feedback to assist education staff in the implementation of treatment/behavior plans.
• Develops own schedule.
• Has a positive attitude and effective communication skills.
• Focused on continuous improvement and able to develop program recommendations.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Must maintain a constant dialogue and communications relationship with administration, faculty, and parents so as to better meet the needs of each student.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance 
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
• Maintains emotional control under stress
• Present and communicate in a professional manner.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.

See Salary Schedule   

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