Job Description
Job Description
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Therapist
ASSIGNMENT: Mental Health Therapist - Student Support Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters of Science Degree in mental health counseling or related field such as psychology or social work; prefer licensed mental health practitionerExperience with children and/or adolescents experiencing emotional/behavioral disorders, conduct disorders, etc.Possess outstanding ability in communicating with other staff, both in regular and in exceptional educationHave knowledge of Exceptional Student Education procedures and legal requirementsHave well developed skills in working with parents and agency personnelSatisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening
ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides individual and small group counseling to students with emotional/behavioral disabilitiesProvides parent training for parents of students with emotional/behavioral disabilitiesMaintains a close, collaborative working relationship with the Behavior SpecialistWorks collaboratively with administrator, guidance staff, exceptional student education teachers and other school staffAttends specialized trainings and inservice programs such as Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention and other Behavioral/Mental health trainingsParticipates collaboratively in staffings for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities when requestedParticipates in community agency meetingsConsults with physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and other diagnostic professionals regarding students with emotional/behavioral disabilities
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
All other duties as assigned by supervising administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL:
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies
PAY GRADE:
According to the School Board of Highlands County Salary Schedule
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
Board approved October 1998
Modified 12/2015
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Modified 8/19/2021
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the jobAbility to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general publicHabits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environmentWillingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settingsAbility to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writingAbility to understand and follow written and oral directionsAbility to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasksWillingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functionsDemonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunityWillingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[email protected]
CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Therapist
ASSIGNMENT: Mental Health Therapist - Student Support Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters of Science Degree in mental health counseling or related field such as psychology or social work; prefer licensed mental health practitionerExperience with children and/or adolescents experiencing emotional/behavioral disorders, conduct disorders, etc.Possess outstanding ability in communicating with other staff, both in regular and in exceptional educationHave knowledge of Exceptional Student Education procedures and legal requirementsHave well developed skills in working with parents and agency personnelSatisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening
ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides individual and small group counseling to students with emotional/behavioral disabilitiesProvides parent training for parents of students with emotional/behavioral disabilitiesMaintains a close, collaborative working relationship with the Behavior SpecialistWorks collaboratively with administrator, guidance staff, exceptional student education teachers and other school staffAttends specialized trainings and inservice programs such as Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention and other Behavioral/Mental health trainingsParticipates collaboratively in staffings for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities when requestedParticipates in community agency meetingsConsults with physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and other diagnostic professionals regarding students with emotional/behavioral disabilities
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
All other duties as assigned by supervising administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL:
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies
PAY GRADE:
According to the School Board of Highlands County Salary Schedule
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
Board approved October 1998
Modified 12/2015
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Modified 8/19/2021
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the jobAbility to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general publicHabits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environmentWillingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settingsAbility to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writingAbility to understand and follow written and oral directionsAbility to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasksWillingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functionsDemonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunityWillingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[email protected]
CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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