MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - NATHAN TWINING SCHOOL

Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work preferred or related fields are also considered.

Job Goal: Provide services related to student and family social, emotional, academic, and life functions and overall well-being.

Establish positive, trusting, supporting relationships as a foundation to effectively serving students and their families.

Provide resources and facilitate activities that promote social skills, peer and adult connection, and individual capacity in a variety of social-emotional competencies.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: 1.

Establish and maintain trusting, collaborative, professional relationships with all students.

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Provide direct practice lessons and services that foster social and emotional competency.

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Mobilize school and community resources to maximize student academic and behavior success; Identify and connect community services to staff, students, and families.

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Provide social-emotional support and counseling related services to individuals, groups, or families.

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Demonstrate cultural competency and trauma informed practices in daily interactions.

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Collaborate with school staff to enhance student learning.

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Contribute to a safe and healthy work and learning culture.

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Provide specialized services such as crisis intervention and consultation as needs arise.

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Maintain student confidentiality and the highest ethical standards 10.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand.

The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Ability to manage emotions and provide emotional support during stressful circumstances.

Terms of Employment: Nine (9) months, academic school year Evaluation:Written evaluation by the Principal