Role OverviewThis is a temporary grant-funded position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2027. The Mental Health Clinician will work in a flexible and cooperative manner, providing crisis intervention and guidance services in school settings. The position requires experience working effectively with diverse groups of teachers, students, and families, as well as maintaining data and records as related to therapy services.
What You Will Do
The Mental Health Clinician will provide individual and group clinical services, participate in individual behavioral planning, documentation, and intervention, as needed. They will also work cooperatively with students and families from culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of issues relating to poverty, gang affiliation, childhood and adolescent mental health development, DSM V, diagnosis, and treatment. They will also be able to work effectively with community agencies and organizations to obtain support and resources.
Requirements
- A valid Washington Mental Health Counselor License or Associate License, strongly preferred
- Master's Degree from an accredited university in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field
- Experience working effectively with diverse groups of teachers, students, and families
- Experience conducting large-group presentations
- Experience conducting both small group and individual therapy sessions
- Experience maintaining data and records as related to therapy services
- Strong understanding (through coursework/experience) of issues relating to poverty, gang affiliation, childhood and adolescent mental health development, DSM V, diagnosis, and treatment
- Ability to work effectively with community agencies and organizations to obtain support and resources
- Willingness to participate in professional development aligned with the school and district initiatives
Benefits
- Salary & Time Off
- Health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits
- Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
- Paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
- Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE)
- Personal Leave: 3 days per school year
- Twelve (12) month full-time Pro Tech employees are eligible to accrue ten (10) days vacation at one (1) - five (5) years of service
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