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Job Overview
We are searching for a dedicated and skilled School Mental Health Specialist to join our esteemed organization and make a significant contribution to the enhancement of mental health frameworks within educational institutions across various districts. In this vital consulting role, you will engage directly with district leadership to facilitate the deployment of comprehensive school mental health programs, emphasizing strategic planning, thorough assessment, and meticulous evaluation. Your expertise will play a critical role in shaping policies and practices related to mental health support and suicide prevention, utilizing evidence-based strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness.
This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, or Wyoming, ideally within a convenient distance from an airport to facilitate travel to districts and meetings. The role involves occasional travel (up to 40%), including site visits to districts, participation in conferences, and attendance at internal meetings.
Key Responsibilities
This role offers significant potential for professional development through direct engagement with district leaders and hands-on involvement in advancing mental health initiatives. You will have the opportunity to enhance your expertise and grow within the field of school mental health.
Company Culture And Values
Join a collaborative and progressive environment that prioritizes both staff and student well-being, fostering a positive impact on educational systems nationwide. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence and innovation in the educational landscape.
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are searching for a dedicated and skilled School Mental Health Specialist to join our esteemed organization and make a significant contribution to the enhancement of mental health frameworks within educational institutions across various districts. In this vital consulting role, you will engage directly with district leadership to facilitate the deployment of comprehensive school mental health programs, emphasizing strategic planning, thorough assessment, and meticulous evaluation. Your expertise will play a critical role in shaping policies and practices related to mental health support and suicide prevention, utilizing evidence-based strategies that have demonstrated effectiveness.
This position is fully remote, with a preference for candidates located in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, or Wyoming, ideally within a convenient distance from an airport to facilitate travel to districts and meetings. The role involves occasional travel (up to 40%), including site visits to districts, participation in conferences, and attendance at internal meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of school mental health and suicide prevention programs across a portfolio of 15-20 districts, providing ongoing consultation and support.
- Collaborate with district stakeholders to create customized, data-driven strategic plans that strengthen mental health practices and policies.
- Employ your expertise in school mental health to assist districts in engaging their communities and garnering support for mental health initiatives.
- Develop training materials, presentations, and resources that contribute to professional development and community outreach efforts.
- Offer innovative, evidence-based solutions to address unique challenges faced by districts and ensure successful project outcomes.
- Guide districts in data collection, assessment, and ongoing evaluation to measure program effectiveness, while maintaining accurate program metrics through CRM systems.
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with district leaders to promote collaboration and program success.
- Master's degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field (candidates in early to mid-career PhD programs are encouraged to apply).
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience within PK-12 educational systems, including direct leadership experience in school mental health or related areas.
- Comprehensive understanding of school-based mental health systems, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), suicide prevention, and substance use prevention programs.
- Familiarity with district-level systems and data, particularly in the Mountain West region.
- Proven track record of effective leadership, collaboration, and management within school mental health programming.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to devise strategies and implement solutions that yield positive results.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with experience in drafting reports and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
- Comfortable presenting to large groups, including senior leadership.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven history of building and sustaining successful partnerships.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM and project management systems is advantageous.
- Willingness to travel up to 40% to engage with districts and attend conferences.
This role offers significant potential for professional development through direct engagement with district leaders and hands-on involvement in advancing mental health initiatives. You will have the opportunity to enhance your expertise and grow within the field of school mental health.
Company Culture And Values
Join a collaborative and progressive environment that prioritizes both staff and student well-being, fostering a positive impact on educational systems nationwide. Be part of a mission-driven team committed to excellence and innovation in the educational landscape.
Employment Type: Full-Time
