What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager of Mental Health position at DSST Public Schools?
POSITION: Senior Manager of Mental Health
GRADE LEVEL: Middle & High School Support
LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver, CO
SALARY: $83,800 - $100,600 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Full time year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position
START: First day for this role will be July 1, 2025.
THE ROLE
DSST Public Schools seeks an experienced School Social Worker to lead on social emotional programming across the network as the Senior Manager of Mental Health. DSST aims to develop students who are not only college-ready academically, but who have a deep understanding of their own identity and the social and emotional skills required to be a values-driven member of society. The Senior Manager of Mental Health will play a key role in ensuring the network has the vision for mental health programming and whole child development necessary to make DSST’s mission a reality. Strong candidates will have a track-record of developing and implementing strong systems to support the well-being of students, expertise in best practices for social emotional learning, and an ability to influence and lead adults.
We are seeking a social worker with experience in the following topics:
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST?
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
GRADE LEVEL: Middle & High School Support
LOCATION: DSST: Home Office located in Denver, CO
SALARY: $83,800 - $100,600 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver!
STATUS: Full time year round, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position
START: First day for this role will be July 1, 2025.
THE ROLE
DSST Public Schools seeks an experienced School Social Worker to lead on social emotional programming across the network as the Senior Manager of Mental Health. DSST aims to develop students who are not only college-ready academically, but who have a deep understanding of their own identity and the social and emotional skills required to be a values-driven member of society. The Senior Manager of Mental Health will play a key role in ensuring the network has the vision for mental health programming and whole child development necessary to make DSST’s mission a reality. Strong candidates will have a track-record of developing and implementing strong systems to support the well-being of students, expertise in best practices for social emotional learning, and an ability to influence and lead adults.
We are seeking a social worker with experience in the following topics:
- Whole Child Development including Comprehensive Health, Social Emotional Learning, and Purpose/Identity for all students
- Crisis response
- Systems and structures to run a triaged mental health program
- IEP (including BIPs) and 504 evaluations, reports, program design, and progress monitoring
- Oversee and lead the Home Office Mental Health team to develop and support school staff in living out the DSST vision for tiered whole child development and social emotional wellness for all students
- Support and develop DSST’s mental health providers to ensure they are prepared for key responsibilities of their roles, including but not limited to supporting Special Education Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and evaluations, programming for students with intensive social or emotional needs, partnership with school culture leadership and planning for Tier 1 supports, Suicide Risk Reviews and Threat Assessments, and other crisis planning support, etc.
- Support and develop supervisors of mental health providers to ensure they are prepared to provide strong job-embedded support, coaching and development for every DSST mental health provider
- Refine systems and tools related to school-based mental health roles, including but not limited to:
- Roles and responsibilities School Social Workers and School Psychologists
- Onboarding plans
- Resources for observation and coaching of mental health providers
- Evaluation systems and tools
- Strengthen the vision for DSSTs mental health team including
- Onboarding and mentorship
- Tiered approach to supporting tier 1, 2, and 3 students
- Practices aligned with the Network’s Strategic Priorities including Whole Child Development
- Consult on challenging evaluations, IEPs and 504 plans related to mental health
- Minimum:
- Masters Degree in Social Work,
- Special Service Provider Licenses from the CDE
- 3 years of experience as a School Social Worker
- Ideal:
- Experience in the classroom as a teacher preferred
- Experience managing and leading a team
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST, you play a part in ensuring all 7,500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education.
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here.
WHY JOIN DSST?
At DSST, we know that our people are the greatest asset we have in reaching our mission of eliminating educational inequity. We work hard to build a work culture that allows our staff to not only feel fulfilled by the work they do but also feel supported to live a joyful, healthy life. We want this work to be your life’s work. Check out why our teachers love working at DSST as well as our benefits website to learn how we deliver on our commitment to the human condition.
- Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
- Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!)
- Professional Development: As a learning organization, DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below:
- DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.
- Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
- Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here.
- And more!
Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Salary : $83,800 - $100,600
