Multiple Positions
ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Mental Health Coordinator
JOB GOAL: To promote the maximum development of and support to students through therapeutic services that promote students academic and social/emotional success.
REPORTS TO: Chief Student Services Officer
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in social science or mental health counseling (or related clinical field)
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Valid state certification/license
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Experience in a school setting
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Experience providing mental health services to children
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Experience in providing individual, group and family counseling, case management; utilizing community resources
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Passion for serving at-risk students
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Excellent organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
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Knowledge of crisis prevention, intervention, and management
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Ability to establish credibility with all with all constituents, effectively manage sensitive issues, and be comfortable and effective working with all levels of an organization
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Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
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Ability to meet suitability criteria under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as state, federal, and local law and the Board may require
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, mission, goals and priorities
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Coordinates the school-based mental health program
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Develops and facilitates parent programs, classes, and workshops
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Provides counseling, referrals, and intervention services to promote students' academic and social/emotional success
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Provides crisis intervention to students and families
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Works to actively engage students and families in the services and programs offered
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Works with students to identify situations, behaviors, and thoughts that interfere with their schooling
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Examines social issues that may negatively affect students including peer pressure, bullying, and substance abuse and teachers copying skills
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Integrates social emotional learning into the classroom
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Assists administrators, counselors, teachers, and others in crisis situations as needed
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Serves as liaison for community resources
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Makes necessary home visits
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Serves on or consults with IEP or 504 team and attends other student/family meetings when requested
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Maintains documentation regarding services provided to students/families
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Abides by professional Code of Ethics
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Assists administrator with overall school needs
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Adheres to local Board policies, administrative procedures, and other like directives, as well as state, federal and local laws
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Performs other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor(s)
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month (240-day) contract
SALARY RANGE: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provision of Board policy
