What are the responsibilities and job description for the 25-26 Mental Health Clinician Intern position at Achievement Prep Public Charter Schools?
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Position
Mental Health Clinician Intern (MHCI) – Scholar Support
Hiring Timeframe
2025 – 2026 School Year
About Achievement Prep
Achievement Prep is an award winning, high-performing, college-preparatory public charter school network located in Southeast Washington, DC. In the 2025-2026 School year we will serve approximately 450 scholars in grades PK3- 7th. Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders in high school, college and beyond. Achievement Prep plans to continue its impact by adding additional grades over the next two years in Washington, DC.
Position Overview
The primary purpose of the Mental Health Clinician Intern is to provide counseling support primarily to scholars receiving special education services during school hours. The Mental Health Clinician Intern provides social and emotional support that are designed to increase scholars’ availability for learning in the classroom, increase self-esteem, raise the scholars’ expectations for achievement, and assist scholars in developing social skills needed for high school, college, and beyond. The Mental Health Clinician provides the appropriate counseling intervention that will enhance scholars’ success while at Achievement Prep and afterward. While this position specifically supports scholars who have Individualized Education Plans (IEP) goals, to the extent time provides, the Mental Health Clinician also provides support to general education scholars.
Reports to: Director of Scholar Support witch Clinical Supervision provided by Mental Health Clinician
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Scholar Services
- Conduct individual, group counseling/therapy to indicated scholars receiving special education services
- Administer, score and interpret psychoeducational evaluations (School Psychologist)
- Assist with individual scholar and school-wide crisis interventions
- Assist in identifying community-based services, build mechanisms for referrals for mental health services in the community and help link children and families to these services when indicated
Staff Development
- Research, plan and coordinate in-service training programs for administrators, parents, teachers, etc. in understanding and meeting the needs of special education scholars
- Foster and develop an awareness of community issues that affect the school environment and intervene when appropriate
- Fulfill continuing education requirements consistent with respective discipline and keep licenses current
Team Participation
- Participate in any meetings for scholars on caseload including, but not limited to, Scholar Support Team (SST) Wellness Team meetings, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings
- Collaboratively work with both the Scholar Services and Scholar Support (SPED) departments
- Attend and participate in whole-school staff and scholar events such as family nights, new scholar orientation, etc.
Documentation & Record Keeping
- Complete special education paperwork including, but not limited to, IEP progress reports, service trackers, and all forms required via student information system, Special Programs and/or any other record keeping required
- Maintain confidential counseling records for all scholars/families receiving treatment services and submit monthly reports
- Complete Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plan Reviews
Maintenance of School and Organizational Culture
- Fully integrate into the school community and assume additional school-wide responsibilities to ensure a strong culture
- Collaborate with staff to advance the school’s mission and communicate that mission to its constituents
- Adhere to and enforce school-wide protocols and policies
- Actively pursue professional development opportunities, inside and outside of the school
- Assume extracurricular responsibilities, if desired
Other duties as required to fulfill the mission of Achievement Prep in the lives of our scholars
Required Characteristics
Above all, we are looking for individuals who
- Possess an unwavering commitment to high academic achievement and character development of all scholars.
- Commit to carrying out our mission on a daily basis.
- Embody and model our core values of Determination, Respect, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Mastery.
- Maintain a high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
- Manage time, tasks, deadlines and responsibilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Core Competencies
- Openness to give and receive feedback to facilitate the growth and achievement of both scholars and staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, inclusive of facilitation, presentation, documentation, correspondences consistent with the duties of this position
- Ability to provide a stimulating, safe and appropriate educational environment in which children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adept at developing relationships with various constituencies
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing work schedules, work flow and job duties
Education & Experience
- Completing Year 2 of a School Psychology MA, EdS, or Doctoral program and in good standing to advance to internship stage.
- Currently enrolled in a School Psychologist Graduate School Program
- Experience in a school setting highly preferred
- 2 years experience working with children
Salary Range - $50,000 - $60,000 per year
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Achievement Prep encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. Achievement Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
