Behavioral Health Clinician
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SUPERVISES: None
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: B.S. $22.84/Hour; M.S. $28.55/Hour
WORK CALENDAR: 185 Days Temporary 1/17/2025 - 5/30/2025
STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week
CORP STATUS: Classified
PERF: CPCSC is a Non-PERF District
POSITION PURPOSE
The Behavioral Health Clinician provides support to the CPCSC behavioral health program at Clark Pleasant Middle school in relation to programming, social emotional interventions, data collection, and professional development. Behavioral Health Clinicians work collaboratively with school staff to teach students with behavior difficulties and/or mental health concerns the social emotional skills needed to be successful in multiple environments. The Behavioral Health Clinician at CPMS will lead a behavioral health elective as well as run groups, and provide Tier 2 & Tier 3 behavioral health supports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides behavioral health skills curriculum to students in need of Tier 2 or Tier 3 services.
Delivers evidence-based skill development for students that address the student’s mental/behavioral health and family difficulties that impact school performance and social-emotional wellness and development
Manges a classroom environment where learning of SEL and behavioral health curriculum can be implemented
Provides Tier 2 behavior support interventions including check-in/check-out and skill development groups
Coordinates and completes data collection; monitors regularly and revises plans and supports as needed
Serves as a resource to school staff and families; consults with outside agencies
Supports and communicates with parents
Attends student staffing and case conferences, as needed
Collaborates with staff to implement social-emotional learning interventions
Understands the psychosocial development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences and how it interacts with the educational process
Responds to referrals from school administration, school counselors, teachers, Kids Team, special education committees, and others
Provides support in crisis and administers threat incident support, including assessing risk and developing safety plans with students, families and school administration
Serves and is an active member of building-level student support teams
Collaborates with Adult and Child Behavioral Health School Social Therapist and Skills Specialists when needed
Attends IEP and 504 meetings as requested
Assists with the coordination of re-entry plans for students who have been hospitalized
Networks with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children. Knowledge, skills, and processes for effective casework practice
QUALIFICATIONS:
The desirable candidate holds a bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree is preferred
Knowledge and experience in best practices in behavior modification and/or with students with behavior difficulties, trauma, and/or mental illness
Experience in data collection
Experience in leading professional development and training
AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.
People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.