What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist/Clinician/Behavioral Health Specialist II @Districtwide position at Mount Diablo Unified School District?
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II
The Behavioral Health Specialist II 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 II 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 II has the ability to be flexible under pressure and adapts to interruptions and changes efficiently. The Behavioral Health Specialist II may provide consultation for pre-licensed Behavioral Health Specialists or interns.
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 therapeutic milieu support for assessing, stabilizing, and supporting students' reentry and engagement with academic program. - E
- Conducts emergency student risk assessments (i.e. 5150) and follow-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 - E
- Makes recommendations to District personnel for mental health services and placements. - E
- May provides clinical supervision through weekly individual and / or group supervision meetings.
- Coordinates parent meetings as needed.
- Consults with school psychologists, school site administrator and staff, district administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents / guardians regarding student mental health needs.
- Provides recommendations for strategies to teach age- appropriate and functional replacement behaviors to students.
- Maintains accurate Communicates effectively in verbal and written form.
- 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
- Supports the development and maintenance of behavioral health programs to meet student needs, including positive reinforcement and limit setting systems.
- Participates in individual student IEP meetings and prepares and presents appropriate IEP paperwork and Mental Health Update.
- May participate in school coordinated CARE team meetings.
- Participates in student centered team meetings.
- Refers students to other community resources and agencies as approved by SPED Administration and county guidelines.
- May provide in-service training to parents, community agencies, students, district personnel and others.
- Works collaboratively as a team member with instructional teaching and support staff and administration.
- 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.
- Maintains confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, families, and others.
- 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 Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Work Year / Salary
190 days, plus optional extended year services at hourly rate, as assigned by Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education.
Mt. Diablo School Psychologist Association (MDSPA) salary schedule. Approved by Board : Revision approved 9 / 14 / 15 & 12 / 12 / 16
Board Approval : June 14, 2023
