About this role
Overall Purpose The Student Wellness Specialist will provide direct, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services to support student and family well-being across all tiers of intervention (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3). Utilizing a data-driven approach, the Specialist will analyze student and school-level data to develop effective support plans and will guide, coach, and collaborate with district staff, schools, and families to foster a comprehensive, proactive system of wellness and academic support. Essential Functions
• Provides individual, group, and family mental health and wellness support services across the district/LEA, utilizing culturally competent and trauma-informed practices.
• Conducts comprehensive needs assessments and develops evidence-based intervention and service plans for school-aged youth and families.
• Utilizes student and school-level data to design, implement, and monitor plans of intervention and support across all tiers of intervention (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).
• Guides, coaches, and collaborates with school staff and colleagues on how to effectively analyze and utilize data to inform student support plans.
• Collaborates on the implementation of student screenings and mental health trainings; reviews resulting data to facilitate appropriate follow-up care and assess level of care needs.
• Communicates and works closely with district leadership, school administrators, and community partners to provide regular updates, share data insights, and ensure a cohesive system of support.
• Attends workshops, conferences, and meetings as required to maintain licensure/certification and stay current on evidence-based practices.
Requirements Master's Degree in a human services field. Georgia certification or licensure (MSW, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, School Psychologist, School Counselor). Prior experience and competencies working with school-aged youth and families experiencing mental health concerns; experience in providing interventions, counseling, groups to individuals or groups of school-aged youth and families. Physical Requirements Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. Education/Training Maintains all licenses and certifications. Clearances Criminal Background Check FLSA Status/Work Calendar Exempt/200