Edmond Public Schools
Edmond, Oklahoma
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
POSITION TYPE: | FLSA STATUS: | EXEMPT |
DEPARTMENT: | Educational Services | REPORTS TO: | Executive Director of Educational Services or Designee |
WORK CALENDAR: | ELC5 | SALARY RANGE: | Special Ed District Scale |
CONTRACT DAYS: | 186 DAYS | STIPEND: | Flex $4500
Counselor $2266 |
FULL TIME / PART TIME: | FULLTIME | STANDARD WORK HOURS: | Determined by supervisor |
PAY FREQUENCY: | Monthly | LAST UPDATED: | 10-2024 |
JOB SUMMARY
Licensed Behavioral Health Professional position will work closely with the building administrative team as well as the building school counseling team to coordinate, facilitate, and implement mental health support services for students. The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional position will work with the Student Support & Counseling Facilitator and District-Level MTSS Team to coordinate support services across the district. The Licensed Behavioral Health Professional will provide emotional support and foster a safe and successful learning environment for students and staff at all school levels. The primary focus will be on building students’ capacity for academic success and positive social and emotional well-being by providing direct services for at risk students to address mental/behavioral health, trauma, grief, suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention, and other risky behaviors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strong facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of diversity
Knowledge of and experience with mediations and conflict resolution
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies and other district department procedures
A high level of organizational skills and initiative
Strong communication skills
Experience and training in mental health support
Ability to build relationships with students
Other duties as assigned.
Length of Contract
Four Year Grant Funded Position with the possibility of extension based on funding availability. 186 Days Contract.
EVALUATION
Performance of the performance of this job will be evaluated by the Executive Director of Educational Services and/or Student Support & Counseling Facilitator in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies and state law.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Education:
Master’s Degree
Teaching Certification
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
SUPERVISORY
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervisory Activities: Budgeting/Staff allocation, Directing, Hiring, Training, and Disciplining
Decision Making Authority: Decisions impact a functional area or department
Customer Interactions: High: interactions with immediate co-workers, department heads, school staff/administrators, vendors, and parents
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
EEO Disclaimer
Edmond Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Edmond Public Schools reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.