Southern Oregon ESD's School Improvement Department is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Interventionist. This position will provide direct mental health services to students on assigned campuses within Jackson and Josephine counties, as well as play a vital role in the development of a strong continuum of social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health supports within the education system. The Mental Health Interventionist will work collaboratively with both district and ESD staff, including but not limited to school psychologists, administrators, teacher and intervention specialists.
Southern Oregon ESD is located in the Rogue Valley, the cultural and economic heart of southern Oregon, home to legendary snow-skiing, white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, as well as numerous cultural venues and events such as art galleries, the Britt Music Festivals, the Ashland Independent Film Festival, and the renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival. For more information on living in Medford, please go to: https://www.travelmedford.org/
School-Based Mental Health Interventionist
Position Goal:
The School-Based Mental Health Interventionist works with school psychologists and the districts’ educational teams to provide interventions and valuable resources for the educational advancement and behavioral health and wellness of students. This position works to engage students into the school setting by providing counseling; supporting Behavioral Health wellness; and coordinating the integration of mental health services and other wrap-around support services. The position also helps to identify academic options, as well as develop and support students’ educational plans while providing social/emotional supports.
Note: OAR 333-019-1030 Proof of COVID full vaccination status or approved OHA exception is required for this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. Essential duties of this position include:
Work directly with students and their families to promote overall behavioral health and wellness, social- emotional learning, high school graduation, and post-secondary training, education, and employment. Assist students in developing skills in interpersonal relations and utilizing school and community resources.
Serve and guide identified students to engage with mental health counseling, develop decision-making skills, obtain information about themselves, and accept increasing responsibilities for their own actions.
Facilitate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) content and Psychoeducational topic instruction using individual and group formats.
Communicate with staff, students, and parents regarding prevention-based information and referral options.
Confer with teachers, school counselors, and administrators on wrap-around supports for students.
Serve as a referral resource to social service agencies and community resources. Integrate and coordinate mental health referrals and services.
Advise referred students regarding school-related barriers, as well as family concerns, social needs, etc.
Collect data and prepare reports documenting and tracking service delivery.
Keep all necessary records and reports up to date.
Assist with parent engagement activities.
Conduct home visits as appropriate, following school and SOESD protocols.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with SOESD employees, education agency representatives, and other stakeholders.
Communicate clearly and appropriately.
Participate in professional growth activities.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with SOESD employees, local education agency representatives, and others contacted during the course of the workday.
Follow established SOESD policies and procedures.
Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Master’s Degree
Either:
- A valid State of Oregon TSPC license, license with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapist or the Oregon board of licensed social workers; or
- Certification with the Oregon Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board (MHACBO) in combination with a Master’s Degree in mental health, psychology or counseling. Examples: LMFT; QMHP-C; LPC; LCSW; TSPC School Social Worker; TSPC School Counselor.
A minimum two (2) years relevant experience working with at-risk youth.
Knowledge of effective evidence-based mental health counseling and psychoeducational techniques, including with groups and individuals. Knowledge of substance use topics preferred. Prior or current Oregon CADC/substance abuse counseling experience a plus.
Knowledge of K-12 public education structure, procedures, and organization. Experience in K-12 education setting preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel on a regular basis to assigned school site(s) in a rural location, using employee personal vehicle. Travel may sometimes be during inclement weather.
Proficient oral and written communication skills in English. Must be an excellent communicator with the skills to acknowledge the needs of others and recognizing various points of view.
The ability to follow oral and written instructions.
The ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, school personnel, and community partners from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds.
The ability to work harmoniously with others including: Community Partners and SOESD team members.
Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications.
The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by SOESD.
Valid Oregon Driver License.
Any equivalent combination of experience, certification, and training/education, deemed by the district, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this job may be used as an alternative to this prerequisite.
Length of Position: 190 day school calendar
Salary: Per Licensed Collective Bargaining Agreement. $60,339.45 - $94,758.75 (this includes a $6,500 annual stipend)
Supervisor: Program Administrator
