What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Coordinator position at Moffat County School District RE-1?
- Stay updated on district and state laws/goals regarding suicide prevention and ensure training and protocols align with these regulations.
- Help coordinate suicide prevention for students, staff, and families to identify warning signs of suicide and teach intervention techniques.
- Support leaders, as needed, to staff the mental health team with necessary FTEs (Full-Time Equivalents) and interns to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Mentor and support new mental health staff by providing guidance, training, and ongoing support.
- Support with recruitment and retention efforts to attract qualified mental health professionals to the district.
- Build and sustain an intern program that offers training and hands-on experience in school mental health services.
- Support in the creation and implementation of streamlined referral systems and collaboration processes with courts, probation officers, and diversion programs, ensuring students receive appropriate mental health support when interfacing with the justice system.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with the Department of Human Services and other community mental health resources, to support the connection of students and families with necessary services.
- Work with community partners to build and maintain relationships which allow for better collaboration of evidence based interventions for students, families, and staff.
- In collaboration with others, review and update policies and procedures for emergency situations including violent threats, abuse & neglect reports, and suicidal ideation, ensuring compliance with district regulations.
- Ensure that the district's Crisis Manual is up-to-date and accessible to all relevant staff.
- In collaboration with others, develop and implement necessary student/staff surveys to collect data on mental health needs, and collaborate with other departments to streamline this process.
- Under the direction of the SuperIntendent and/or the Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, lead the creation of a diverse Advisory Board for School Mental Health, ensuring involvement from school staff, students, families, and community members.
- Explore various survey options, such as SHAPE or PROJECT AWARE, to assess the needs of the school community.
- Facilitate the development of a multidisciplinary school mental health team, ensuring the team addresses all levels of support (Tier 1, 2, and 3).
- Implement a system of mental health referrals for school-based and community-based services.
- Work with others to collect and share data on mental health service needs, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Guide district wide efforts in promoting mental health literacy, SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) skills, and healthy relationships for both students and staff.
- Promote Tier 1 interventions such as improving school climate, setting expectations for positive behavior, and addressing staff well-being.
- Oversee Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, focusing on early intervention and treatment for students identified with mental health needs.
- Work collaboratively with leaders and staff to create a positive school environment that reduces disciplinary actions like suspensions and expulsions, focusing instead on restorative practices.
- Work with others to find, create, and implement evidence based mental health interventions to support students, families, and staff.
- Help to ensure agreed upon interventions/programming are implemented with fidelity.
- Work with others to create and maintain continuous improvement processes along the continuum of expectations..
- Explore and implement strategies for funding and sustainability of mental health services within the district.
- Actively participate in gaining and managing grants to secure additional funding for mental health programming.
- Support the district’s efforts to meet state and district-wide mental health priorities by working with leaders to develop and maintain a comprehensive mental health program that supports student success and well-being.
- Regularly assess and adjust the program based on needs assessments, available resources, and ongoing data collection.
- Promote approved and adopted CDE curricula expectation as adopted by Moffat County School District.
- Collaboratively, address areas such as school safety, social-emotional learning, mental health literacy, trauma-informed practices, and bullying prevention as part of the broader mental health program.
- Support in regularly assessing the impact of mental health services and making adjustments as needed to meet the evolving needs of students and staff.
- Coordinate with leadership to prioritize needs to use available resources to meet goals efficiently and explore needed resources.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in school mental health, counseling, or social work.
- Experience in school-based mental health programs.
- Familiarity with mental health screening tools and assessment processes.
- Experience in grant writing and securing funding for mental health initiatives.
- Familiarity with frameworks like SHAPE or PROJECT AWARE.
- Certification or licensure in mental health counseling or a related field (LCSW, LPC, LAC, or similar)
- Knowledge of QPR, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention.
- Experience with multidisciplinary teams, community collaboration, and resource mapping.
- Understanding of state and federal mental health laws, particularly those affecting students.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, families, and community partners.
- Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Collaborative team player
- Maintains a generally positive attitude
- Observes all District policies and procedures
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
JobID: 2002
Position Type:
Student Support Services
Student Support Services
Date Posted:
4/3/2025
4/3/2025
Location:
District Wide
District Wide
Date Available:
August 2025
August 2025
Job Title: Mental Health Coordinator
Reports To: Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Locations: District Wide
FLSA: Exempt
Work Year: 10 Months
This position is Pending Grant Funding.
Salary: Placement on the Certified salary schedule is commensurate with education and experience. $56,243-$116,845
Position Summary: The Mental Health Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing the mental health and well-being of students and staff in Moffat County School District. The coordinator will lead efforts to implement, coordinate, and manage a comprehensive mental health program for the district, with a strong focus on mental health programming, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community resources. This role is integral to ensuring the district's adherence to state and district mental health goals and promoting a safe, supportive environment where all students can thrive.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is Pending Grant Funding.
Salary: Placement on the Certified salary schedule is commensurate with education and experience. $56,243-$116,845
Position Summary: The Mental Health Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing the mental health and well-being of students and staff in Moffat County School District. The coordinator will lead efforts to implement, coordinate, and manage a comprehensive mental health program for the district, with a strong focus on mental health programming, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community resources. This role is integral to ensuring the district's adherence to state and district mental health goals and promoting a safe, supportive environment where all students can thrive.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Responsibilities:
1. Suicide Awareness and Prevention:
2. Full Staff Support and Mentoring for Mental Health Programming:
3. Coordinating with Outside Resources:
4. Policy and Procedure Development:
5. Feedback and Data Utilization:
6. Comprehensive School Mental Health Assessment:
7. Mental Health Promotion and Intervention (Tiers 1, 2, and 3):
8. Funding and Sustainability:
9. Alignment with District Goals:
10. Collaboration with the CDE’s Mental Health Initiatives, such as The Landscape of Wellbeing and Belonging:
11. Continuous Improvement:
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Supervisory Responsibilities: Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and students; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Benefits include: PERA retirement, health insurance, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, other optional benefit elections.
Additional information: *Salary/pay rate is determined based on qualifications and experience relevant to the job description requirements. Full pay range may be found on the appropriate salary schedule. Employees hired new into a position are rarely qualified to receive the maximum of the pay range shown on the salary schedule.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to run; stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs. The employee must occasionally push items of 75lbs. or more, such as pushing children on a bike or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for student safety, work output and wellbeing.
Application Process: Moffat County School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. Apply online at www.moffatsd.org
Application Process: Moffat County School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. Apply online at www.moffatsd.org
In compliance with Title VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Moffat County School District RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. English speaking ability will not be a barrier to participation and admission to District programs. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees or need for special education services. The following person(s) have been identified as the compliance officer for the District. Compliance Officer for Title IX – Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig, CO 81625, 970-826-6410, megan.caughey@moffatsd.org.
En cumplimiento del Título VI y VII del Acto de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título IX de la Enmienda de Educación de 1972; Sección 504 del Acto de la Rehabilitación de 1973, la Discriminación de Edad en Acto del Empleo de 1967, el Acto de los Americanos con Discapacidades, el Acto de no Discriminación de Información Genética de 2008 y la ley de Colorado, Condado de Moffat Distrito Escolar RE-1 no discrimina ilegalmente en base a raza, color, sexo, religión, origen nacional, ascendencia, credo, edad, estado civil, orientación sexual, información genética, discapacidad o necesidad de servicios de educación especial en la admisión, acceso, tratamiento o empleo en programas educativos o actividades que opera. Capacidad de hablar ingles no será un obstáculo para la participación y admisión a programas del Distrito. Se han establecido procedimientos de queja para los estudiantes, padres, empleados o necesidad de servicios de educación especial. La(s) siguiente(s) persona(s) han sido identificadas como el oficial de cumplimiento para el Distrito: Megan Caughey, 600 Texas Ave, Craig Co 81625, 970-826-6410, megan.caughey@moffatsd.org.
Salary : $56,243 - $116,845
