BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST I

 

Position Description

The Behavioral Health Specialist I provides behavioral health services to district students referred for mental health assessment and assistance and/or IEP placement with the goal of facilitating and promoting appropriate behavioral health and personal growth. The Behavioral Health Specialist I, with guidance from their clinical supervisor and SEEC Program Administrators, identifies the behavioral health needs of students and develops therapy goals and objectives for implementation through an individual therapy treatment plan. The Behavioral Health Specialist I provides direct crisis intervention and/or milieu support through behavioral intervention to assist students with success in the academic and social environments. The Behavioral Health Specialist I will participate in weekly individual and/or group clinical supervision to meet requirements for internship hours. The Behavioral Health Specialist I has the ability to be flexible under pressure and adapts to interruptions and changes efficiently.

Directly Responsible To

Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education and/or to the administrator of the Special program(s) to which they are assigned.

 

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties are noted with an E)

 

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum Requirements

Desired Qualifications

Work Year/Salary

 

190 days, plus optional extended year service at hourly rate, as assigned by Chief, Student Services and Special Education

 

Mt. Diablo School Psychologist Association (MDSPA) salary schedule.

Board approved 9/14/15. Revisions approved 10/25/16.

Board Approval: June 14, 2023