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School Based Mental Health Professional
Location:
Litchfield, CT
Description:
Position Type: School Climate & Mental Health/School Social Worker Date Posted: 6/6/2024 Location: Litchfield County EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. Mission EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach - grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents. School- Based Mental Health Professional Full Time / Modified Academic Calendar (190 days) Start Date: August 2024 EdAdvance is pleased to announce that we will hire 15 diverse credentialed or certified school social workers, psychologists, and/or counselors for an exciting new federal grant-funded 5-year School-Based Mental Health Services Initiative in Northwestern CT. Each person will work in up to two rural schools in NW CT. As part of a dynamic team, this position will focus on increasing access to school-based mental health services. Starting salary range is $55,000- $75,000 (full time) dependent on experience. Full-time EdAdvance employee benefits package includes health insurance, life insurance, paid sick and personal time. Special benefits include up to $2,500 annually for tuition loan repayment or tuition reimbursement; up to $2,000 for relocation or travel stipend; and no-cost professional development, including National and State professional conferences. Major Responsibilities: Provide individual and group counseling to an assigned caseload of students. Assess students' mental health needs and educational and social emotional functions through clinical interviews, observations, and consultations with teachers, other school staff, parents, and/or outside providers working with families. Provide data and insight to schools' Planning and Placement Team for specific student needs. Respond to crises and emergent situations and serve on schools' Crisis/ Emergency Response Team. Regularly communicate with families and outside providers to optimize students' functioning across all settings. Collect, analyze, maintain, and update social/behavioral student data and records. Monitor student attendance and collaborate with families to ensure consistent student attendance. Create short- and long-term goals for students with or without IEPs/504 Plans. Identify and utilize community resources. Facilitate communications between students, families, school, and community resources. Assist in developing community awareness of student needs. Refer students, parents, and families to community agencies as needed. Support project evaluation. Other duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. Qualifications: Valid CT Certification as a School Social Worker (071), School Psychologist (070), or School Counselor (068) preferred, TRB eligible with these certifications Will consider LCSW, MSW, or State of CT Human Services Permit (for applicants with specialized training, experience or expertise in social work, human services, psychology, or sociology), under CT Public Act 22-80. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to participate and collaborate with diverse professional and paraprofessional staff. Strong interpersonal skills with individuals, teams, and groups. Experience or knowledge of crisis intervention in school settings and ability to intervene when required. Experience or knowledge of social and emotional curriculum. Experience or knowledge of working effectively with high-risk / distressed students. Experience or knowledge of working with students in Grades K-5 or 6-12 who have behavioral challenges, social emotional needs, and/or mental health challenges. Knowledge of Special Education procedures (IEP development, PPT process, federal and state regulations) preferred. Reports to: EdAdvance Project Director or designee Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest. EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: XXXX@edadvance.org
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