What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist/Clinician/Behavioral Health Specialist I @Districtwide position at Mount Diablo Unified School District?
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I
The Behavioral Health Specialist I provides behavioral health services to district students referred for mental health assessment and assistance and / or IEP placement with the goal of facilitating and promoting appropriate behavioral health and personal growth. The Behavioral Health Specialist I, with guidance from their clinical supervisor and SEEC Program Administrators, identifies the behavioral health needs of students and develops therapy goals and objectives for implementation through an individual therapy treatment plan. The Behavioral Health Specialist I provides direct crisis intervention and / or milieu support through behavioral intervention to assist students with success in the academic and social environments. The Behavioral Health Specialist I will participate in weekly individual and / or group clinical supervision to meet requirements for internship hours. The Behavioral Health Specialist I has the ability to be flexible under pressure and adapts to interruptions and changes efficiently.
Directly Responsible To
Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education and / or to the administrator of the Special program(s) to which they are assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties are noted with an E)
- Provides individual, group and family / collateral, case management therapy services.- E
- Provides crisis and / or milieu support through behavioral interventions, assisting students to maintain / obtain / regain success in their academic and social environments. - E
- Conducts emergency student risk assessments (i.e. 5150) in conjunction with a licensed Behavioral Health Specialist II or SEEC Program Administrator and follows-up with family and appropriate agency and school staff. - E
- Participates in the crisis support team to respond to behavioral incident emergencies and assists with the physical restraint of assaultive students. - E
- Provides recommendations for strategies to teach age-appropriate and functional replacement behaviors to students
- Maintains accurate Communicates effectively in verbal and written form.
- Supports the development and maintenance of behavioral health programs to meet student needs, including positive reinforcement and limit setting systems.
- Completes ongoing Medi-Cal and / or ERMHS billing / documentation according to county mental health guidelines, maintaining daily billing requirements, and completes mental health assessments in a timely manner. -E
- Participates in individual student IEP meetings and prepares and presents appropriate IEP paperwork and Mental Health Update. -E
- Works effectively, establishes, and maintains professional relationships with all segments of the education community (students, families, and staff), the general public, outside agencies, and diverse cultural populations and individuals in a manner that achieves district goals.
- Works collaboratively as a team member with instructional teaching and support staff and administration.
- Consults with clinical supervisor to identify additional resources and services to support student needs.
- Consults with clinical supervisor to provide feedback to District personnel regarding mental health services and placements
- Participates in student centered team meetings.
- Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, families, and others.
- Consults with school psychologists, school site administrator and staff, district administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents / guardians regarding student mental health needs.
- Maintains regular contact with parents / guardians
- Performs all duties in adherence with all federal and state laws and regulations, and all district policies, rules, procedures and guidelines, and all bargaining unit agreements
- Attends job-related meetings, group consultation / supervision and performs related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills
Minimum Requirements
Desired Qualifications
Work Year / Salary
190 days, plus optional extended year service at hourly rate, as assigned by Chief, Student Services and Special Education
Mt. Diablo School Psychologist Association (MDSPA) salary schedule.
Board approved 9 / 14 / 15. Revisions approved 10 / 25 / 16.
Board Approval : June 14, 2023
