What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Behavioral Health and Wellness C position at Child Guidance & Family Solutions?
Are you passionate about supporting students and building healthier schools?
Child Guidance & Family Solutions is looking for a School-Based Behavioral Health & Wellness Coordinator to lead efforts to support mental health, create wellness frameworks and promote student success and staff well-being!
We believe that students who are mentally and emotionally healthy perform better academically, socially, and are more engaged. The School-Based Behavioral Health & Wellness Coordinator provides support and consultation to school district administrative teams to assist with determining overall needs for students and district personnel, and provides leadership and direction to the overall school behavioral health and wellness effort.
Position Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with school, family, community, and behavioral health providers
- Engage in systemic identification of student and staff needs
- Provide professional development for school personnel
- Support health education curricula, and integrate social and emotional learning into academic instructions
- Ensure access to prevention programs and services for behavioral health and substance use issues to reduce risk factors
- Evaluate system wide behavioral health and wellness supports, and connect students to clinical treatment when needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a social services field required
- Certification as Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist Assistant, or Registered Applicant required (can obtain at start of employment)
- Strong leadership skills needed
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and ability to think critically and utilize problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of mental health services and substance use prevention strategies preferred
- Experience working with local school districts and community providers a plus
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Apply now to be part of a team that truly cares and Makes a Difference!
Child Guidance & Family Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
