Role OverviewThe Intervention Specialist - BHSL will facilitate the implementation of a school-based behavioral health model, working collaboratively with the school behavioral health team to address the needs of students in the foster care system and other students requiring additional behavioral health support. The role involves serving as a liaison to community mental health partners, child welfare agencies, and school site administration, and providing consultation to school administration and counseling staff on interventions for students experiencing behavioral and emotional barriers to learning.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include providing quality assurance in the referral process, maintaining accurate records, providing consultation to school administration and counseling staff, and participating in district in-service and professional development meetings. The Intervention Specialist will also conduct classroom observations, attend team meetings, and provide check-ins to students assigned from reassignment hearings.
Why It Might Be a Fit
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy. You will also need to be flexible, solutions-oriented, and responsive to crisis situations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related subject
- 2-3 Years experience in K-12 Education setting preferred
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