Pinocchio Specialist

A Pinocchio Specialist is a mental health professional based in partnering school districts; working a 9 - 10 month schedule. They serve as a liaison between children/families and schools, provide early identification and early intervention services to students in K - 3rd grade screened as being eligible for the Pinocchio Program, and provide Mental Health Consultation to school staff.

This position serves the Ferguson/Florissant School District, and follows the district schedule. This is a full-time position, split between 2 schools, serving K-2 students, Monday-Friday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - JOB SPECIFIC
Program Coordination

• Screen all children in assigned school grades K - 3
• Provide direct and indirect observation of children screened as eligible for the program
• Coordinate and complete program eligibility process with appropriate school staff and potential program parents
• Weekly Pinocchio Sessions: develop a permanent weekly schedule with the school
• Attend all agency and program meetings at a frequency determined by Supervisor
• Link families to other Compass Health services as deemed appropriate
  Direct Clinical Services
• Collaborate with families and systems to develop Pinocchio Child and Family Plans
• Meet with each child eligible for the program weekly; individually for 30 minutes or in a group no larger than 4 students for 45 minutes
• Schedule two parent conferences during the academic school year
• Provide mental health consultation and mental health education to school staff
• Function as a member of an integrated health team, serving as the liaison among providers involved in the client's/family's life
• Actively work to build and foster an integrated care team around the client/family
• Provide parenting education when appropriate (Family System Model)
• Seek culturally competent services and service providers to meet the unique cultural needs of each agency consumer and family member
  Documentation
• Timely
• Accurate
• Complete
• Maintain agreed upon level of productivity
• Complete all mandatory documentation to monitor client's progress towards achievement of individual treatment plan goals
  Other Responsibilities
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Perform Utilization Review activities as assigned
• Attend all training as required by Compass Health, Accreditors and Funders
  
  Bachelor's degree required
  
  Master's degree preferred (preferably in psychology, social work, rehabilitation/vocational/pastoral counseling, family therapy or closely-related field)
  
• At least one (1) year of applicable experience required
• The completion of a practicum or at least one (1) year of experience under the supervision of a QMHP preferred
  
  LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
  
  Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred
  
  Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization offering accessible, comprehensive, & compassionate behavioral health, substance use treatment, family medicine and dental services throughout Missouri. Our network of care includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri. We are both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC). Operating only from the highest ethical and professional standards, we provide access to innovative care designed to meet the health needs of the communities we serve. Our mission is "Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness."
  
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