Behavior Health Specialist

Job Summary Job Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and site Principal's and/or Designee, provides mental health support and intervention support for students and facilitates referrals of students and families to outside support agencies, as necessary. Provides support and guidance to school staff regarding student-related mental health needs. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Masters in Social Work, Marriage/Family Therapist and/or registered Board of Behavior Science. Extensive background in therapy interventions and casework Strong verbal and written skills Knowledge of and ability to relate to work well with diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups. LMFT, LCSW, IMFT, IMS, ASW, or Intern in any of the above areas. Valid California driver's license. Ability to pass a physical exam. Proof of recent TB test Comments and Other Information While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands or finger, handles, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here Health Specialist - Updated-.pdf