Mental Health Professional

7 days ago


Apple Valley, United States Minnesota Service Cooperatives Full time
Position Type:
Special Education/Mental Health

Date Posted:
10/14/2024

Location:
Lebanon Education Center, Apple Valley MN

Date Available:
ASAP

District:
Intermediate School District 917
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
POSITION OPENING


Date Posted: October 14, 2024

Position Title: Mental Health Professional , Special Education

Assignment Location: Lebanon Education Center, MN serving students in the Therapeutic Education Alternative (TEA) Program

Hours per Day: 8.0

Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following school calendar as assigned

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Starting At: Per the teacher/licensed staff contract

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director/Principal and supervising Mental Health Coordinator, our Mental Health Professionals provide therapy and skills-based training to students, create and maintain records and reports, create and complete diagnostic assessments, and perform related work as apparent or assigned. Professionalism, empathy, and a non-judgmental approach are essential when working with students receiving special education services to ensure their safety and growth and in order to help them understand and exhibit appropriate behaviors at school and in the community. A Mental Health Professional is part of a multidisciplinary team environment where collaboration, communication, and adaptability are key to the success of the team and the students. The Mental Health Professional role is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide therapy and skills training to students in areas of social, communication, self-regulation, and the skills necessary for students to transition to other educational, community, or vocational settings.
  • Create and complete mental health diagnostic assessments.
  • Develop and implement individual treatment plans in cooperation with parents, mental health practitioners, other instructional staff, and staff from local districts; Complete all required reports in accordance with district practice and due process procedures.
  • Facilitate gaining access to outside agencies for students and families.
  • Communicate with outside providers for coordination of care.
  • Maintain communication with the administrators, students, parents/guardians, and other staff members regarding progress.
  • Work cooperatively with team members, including the classroom teacher, other Mental Health Practitioners, specil education related services providers and direct the work of Education Support Professionals assigned to the team.
  • Comply with ISD 917 school board policies and procedures as well as Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) policies and procedures.
  • Observe students in various educational environments and provide recommendations; adapt and/or modify materials; collect data to evaluate student progress.
  • Maintain and complete progress notes, consultation notes, and/or letters.
  • Help to maintain a positive and safe work environment for all students and staff.
  • Attend various meetings and committees; participate in training/in-service as assigned, in accordance to the contract.
  • Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Qualified as a Mental Health Professional under the requirements of the Department of Human Services (DHS) with a Master's degree or higher and licensed as one of the following: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW), Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (LAMFT), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Psychologist (LP, Psychiatric or Osteopathic Physician, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, or a clinical trainee in one of the categories above.
  2. A willingness and ability to work with students receiving high-level special education services.
  3. Comprehensive knowledge of the Department of Human Services requirements, clinical childhood mental health disorders, and policies and procedures for therapy in education programs.
  4. Thorough skills in reading, writing, and conducting diagnostic assessments, individual treatment plans, and progress notes.
  5. Willingness to be trained in and implement restrictive procedures within the guidelines of Professional Crisis Management (PCM) and Minnesota state law.
  6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students.
  7. Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
  8. Ability to work as an effective member of a team with staff, parents, clinical providers, and the community through the building and maintaining of collaborative and positive relationships.
  9. Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication that is maintained during high-stress and crisis situations.
  10. General skill operating standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software.

DISTRICT PROFILE:

Intermediate School District 917 provides special education, career & technical education (CTE), and/or alternative learning for nine member districts in the south metro. Our programs are located in more than 20 sites throughout the south metro, including Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) where our district office is located. We focus on being purposeful, personalized partners within our community as we model an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff. The culture of ISD 917 is built on the core values of collaboration, empathy, innovation, stewardship, communication, integrity, personalization, equity, and diversity. Our programs are designed to provide high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students. We serve students from birth through age 21 in a variety of special education programs located in multiple sites. Our CTE programs are all located at DCTC, and our alternative learning program (Dakota County Area Learning School (DCALS) has two locations, one co-located in DCTC in Rosemount and one in West St. Paul. At ISD 917, we belong to each other, and no one is invisible.

Mission (= Our Core Purpose)
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable, and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.

Vision (= What We Intend to Create)
Intermediate School District 917 models an innovative culture with diverse pathways serving students and families through equitable practices with highly trained staff.

Core Values (= Drivers of Our Words and Actions)
  • Collaboration: Working together to achieve more collectively.
  • Empathy: Considering and respecting the perspective and needs of member districts, students, families and staff.
  • Innovation: Ongoing improvement of programs and services.
  • Stewardship: Managing financial and human resources carefully and responsibly.
  • Communication: Multi-dimensional, transparent conversation focused on sharing information and creating a positive learning and working environment.
  • Integrity: Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs.
  • Personalization: Building on the strengths and addressing the unique needs of individual students.
  • Equity: Intentionally providing opportunities while removing barriers at all levels of the organization.
  • Diversity: Appreciating and valuing everyone's unique selves.

Strategic Directions (= Focus of Our Improvement Efforts)
  • Increase student achievement and engagement
  • Support and lead staff through continuous improvement
  • Deepen engagement of stakeholders through quality, equitable communication practices
  • Increase social-emotional learning and skills for students and staff
  • Increase support for ALL through inclusive practices


District Motto
Purposeful. Personalized. Partners.

For more information on Special Education Services, click here

And for more information on Secondary Services, click here

Application Procedure: Can be completed at https://www.applitrack.com/isd917/onlineapp/

District 917's Website: http://www.isd917.org/

jessica.huss@isd917.org

Intermediate School District 917 is an equal opportunity employer

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