Mental Health Specialist

Mental Health Specialist

Bellevue Independent Schools

Bellevue High School - Bellevue, Kentucky

Job Details

Job ID:5706185

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Yesterday

Starting Date:Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum 4-year degree with a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree with a certification of: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); Licensed Master's Social Work (LMSW); or equivalent

Minimum three years' experience working with children and families

Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with parents, staff, students and community

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain confidentiality of records in adherence with all law and licensure requirements

Creates and maintains records/service logs in adherence with federal laws including but not limited to: IDEA, Medicaid, Social Security, etc.

Conducts outreach and referral activities for students and families in collaboration with administrators and staff

Develop and implement an efficient schedule of services and treatment plans, revising as necessary to meet the unique needs of each student and family

Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for coping, adjusting and maintaining progress

Counsel clients and families, individually and in group sessions, as appropriate

Provide monthly reports on programming progress, milestones, services while maintaining confidentiality of clients

Knowledgeable of and adheres to all school law, board policies and all governing guidelines for federal programs

Attends professional development as necessary to deliver programming and maintain active licensure status

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Student Populations or the Superintendent or designee

Position Type:Full-Time

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