Specialist, Mental Health School Based

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career.

As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:


* Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


* Professional Development Support

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, School Based Services, or Supervisor, School Based Services, the Mental Health Specialist, School Based will provide an array of services to support school students and staff.

Services will be initiated following a diagnostic assessment completed by a licensed counselor or social worker.

The Mental Health Specialist, School Based may provide individual or group sessions, coaching and behavior management to educate and provide student support coping with behavioral, academic, and emotional issues that are impacting school performance and success.

In collaboration with school staff, will coordinate care, provide consultation and training, and short term services upon referral and request.

The Mental Health Specialist, School Based will develop the individualized care plan, with supervisory oversight and approval and if needed may also provide crisis support and seek risk assessment from licensed provider or supervisor.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED


* Working primarily in the school environment, will demonstrate excellent outreach and engagement skills, forming positive relationships with school staff, students, and parents.


* May be required to work at various school locations as needed.


* Carefully review the student's clinicial Diagnostic Assessments, consulting with clinical staff as indicated, and develop specific goals, objective and interventions.


* Provide short term or ongoing individual, family or group sessions per individualized treatment plan.


* Facilitate referrals to other Signature Health services and community resources as needed.


* Work with school staff to plan and implement early intervention activities, including screenings, classroom presentations, and discussion/ student support groups.


* Assist clients to learn and utilize behavior and feeling management techniques interchangeable within a school and home setting.


* Participate in school team meetings and staffings, including; MFE and IEP meetings for individual referred students per school request.


* At request of the school, participate in building level planning meetings for ...