Mental Health Clinician

Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver, WA
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

This 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, treating co-workers, supervisors, students, families, and others with dignity and respect at all times.

What You Will Do

The Mental Health Clinician will work to build relationships and establish trust with students, families, and staff by maintaining a visible presence within the school. They will provide crisis intervention and guidance services in school settings, participate in individual behavioral planning, documentation, and intervention, and maintain necessary data for purposes of analyzing student progress and program effectiveness.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a valid Washington Mental Health Counselor License or Associate License, a Master's Degree from an accredited university in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field, and experience working effectively with diverse groups of teachers, students, and families.

Requirements

  • A valid Washington Mental Health Counselor License or Associate License
  • Master's Degree from an accredited university in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
  • Experience working effectively with diverse groups of teachers, students, and families

Benefits

  • Salary & Time Off
  • Health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Sick leave
  • Personal leave
  • Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
  • Paid vacation
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