About this role
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in counseling or closely related field. • Three years of full-time, professional experience conducting clinical assessments and mental health counseling with children ages three through eighteen and families and collaborating effectively with treatment teams. • Valid Florida license to provide mental health services through the Florida Department of Health. • Valid Florida Driver’s License. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Five years of post-licensure experience working in a school or educational setting. • Experience providing individual and group counseling. • Experience working with diverse populations and understanding of cultural competency in mental health care. Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills; analytical, mathematical, organizational, and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands. • Knowledge and application of counseling theories and practices. • Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and enforce pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment. • Knowledge of and experience using multiple project management tools and methodologies. • Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention. • Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel. • Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders. Revised: 09/05/2024 Responsibilities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Attend parent meetings to provide information to the parents about mental health issues. • Develop individual observations to identify children with atypical behavior. • Utilize community health resources to make appropriate referrals for children and families. • Assist in implementing classroom strategies and participate in classroom success plans. • Work collaboratively with families to assess at-risk children. • Work collaboratively with the school mental health team and staff involved with at-risk children. • Provide short-term counseling in an individual or small group setting. • Assess and document needs and progress of children and families, parental contacts, and sessions. • Provide parent education on an individual and group basis. • Facilitate support groups for children and families. • Provide local school-based individual and family counseling services. • Provide therapeutic interventions. • Develop and implement plans with clear and clinically/educationally relevant goals, time-based objectives, and appropriate interventions to support students reaching the treatment goals. • Become trained in District-approved crisis response and serve on the District Crisis Counseling Response Team. • Adhere to The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) standards, including protecting confidential client information whether written (printed/digital) or verbally communicated. • Prepare all required reports and maintain all appropriate records. • Complete all required billing as applicable. • Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide. • Maintain state licensure. • Any job-related job duties as assigned. Revised: 09/05/2024 Additional Job Information No job description available