Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Buffalo, New York, United States Staffing Solutions Organization LLC Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Specialist

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) is seeking a qualified Mental Health Specialist to support the social and emotional needs of students, staff, and families in NY nonpublic schools.

The ideal candidate will provide direct services to students, as well as consultation, training, and coaching for school staff and families to support individual, school, and community needs.

The Mental Health Specialist will ensure equal access to core curriculum for all students by addressing social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs and by improving the overall school climate and culture.

The Specialist will develop and assist school staff to implement inclusive and targeted mental health and behavioral interventions, and an integrated social emotional instruction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with school staff, including social workers, counselors, and other school- and community-based mental health staff.
  • Serve as a liaison between school building(s) and teams, families, and community to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
  • Support school level curriculum, standards, and social, emotional, and mental health goals to improve student outcomes.
  • Provide and coordinate consultation, training, coaching, and support to staff, parents, and administrators to apply best practices in social and emotional learning.
  • Work directly with students through SEL and mental health groups or individual work to teach foundational social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health skills.
  • Design, develop, and implement school- and community-based programs aligned with the CASEL Framework and delivered for students and youth preschool-high school in school and/or community settings.

Requirements:

  • Must be a licensed or certified New York State Mental Health Counselor.
  • Experience working with children who are 'at-risk' or have emotional/social/behavioral needs is required.
  • Experience in school counseling, school social work, or related field is preferred.
  • Specialized knowledge, training or experience working with interventions and instructional strategies designed to accelerate student growth and address social emotional wellness is preferred.

Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.



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