What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist/Clinician/Behavioral Health Specialist I #1321 - Districtwide - $5,000 Hiring Bonus position at Mt. Diablo Unified?
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.
Salary : $64,632 - $74,822
