Mental Health Specialist

Position Type :

Professional / Technical / Mental Health Specialist

Date Posted : 12 / 16 / 2024

Location :

Student Affairs, Advocacy, & Access Description :

Knowledge of federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and School board policies

applicable to assigned responsibilities. Knowledge of child development, mental health issues,

and family dynamics. Knowledge of available services and how to access them. Proficiency in

delivering evidence-based mental health interventions. Ability to communicate effectively orally

and in writing. Ability to use technology to support assigned duties. Ability to work

cooperatively with others. Ability to interview, assess and evaluate. Ability to organize and

manage time. Ability to use student database.

Job Summary :

To evaluate and monitor the social and emotional learning and mental health needs of

targeted students and families, and to coordinate and provide direct and indirect

services to optimize academic performance.

Qualifications :

1. Licensed mental health counselor, licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist,

or other clinician licensed or certified by the Florida Department of Health or Florida

Department of Education. Individuals in current pursuit of licensure from the State are

also invited to apply.

2. Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution.

3. Valid Florida driver's license and / or have access to transportation.

4. Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Application Procedure :

Apply online

Salary Information : Professional Technical. Grade C / D (Grade C when Licenced). One hundred ninety-six days contract (10 month),

FLSA Exempt. two hundred twenty days contract (11 month)

OR two hundred fifty days contract (12 month).

Attachment(s) :

• Mental Health Specialist.pdf