Mental Health Services Specialist

7 days ago

New York, New York, United States The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School Full time
About The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School

We are a world-class charter school dedicated to providing exceptional educational experiences for our students. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence, social responsibility, and emotional well-being.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Mental Health Services Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our student services department, you will be responsible for designing and implementing mental health programs for our students and families.

In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for student mental health concerns and develop strategies to address these issues. You will also work closely with teachers, parents, and other stakeholders to promote a culture of mental wellness and support.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and autonomous professional who is passionate about child and family work. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities
  • Mental Health Counseling Services
  • Provide regular counseling to students and families in need of social and emotional support; this includes both mandated counseling to students with IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) as well as individual and group counseling to other students in need
  • Coordinate the delivery of mental health and family services at community-based organizations for students and families requiring outside services
  • Lead mediations as necessary using relational-based models, in alignment with TEP's commitment to Restorative Justice Practices
  • Respond to day-to-day challenges and unanticipated student crises at TEP during the course of a school day
  • Design and implement creative clinical interventions for students with repeated instances of similar challenges
  • Mental Health Programming
  • Develop and lead programs for students and families to promote emotional, mental, and psycho-social health
  • Create mental and emotional health programs for staff
Requirements
  • Complete fluency in Spanish required
  • Deeply aligned to TEP's mission of providing a world-class mental health services and interventions to historically under-resourced student communities
  • Master's degree in Social Work preferred, those with degrees in School Counseling or School Psychology will be considered
  • Experience as a Social Worker/Therapist/School Psychologist/School Counselor
  • Minimum of 2 years clinical experience working with children and families (or related experience)
  • Working knowledge of the instructional and social needs of students at risk and students with disabilities
  • Ability to design and implement in-school prevention programming according to current best practices
  • Ability to simultaneously manage a regular counseling schedule and triage crisis, while prioritizing multiple competing urgent tasks
Benefits
  • The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
  • $80,000 - $90,000 annual salary, depending on experience
  • Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year (all school vacations)
  • Employee Wellness: We value your well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming
  • Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
  • Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account so you can care for your loved ones
  • 403b Retirement Plan: We care about your ability to save for your future
  • Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development, including internal PD and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements

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