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Form of workBay-Arenac ISD Position Description JOB TITLE: Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker (31n Grant Funded)
DEPARTMENT: Instructional Services
REPORTS TO: Director, Instructional Services
PREPARED BY: Stacey Meininger DATE: 01/09/2024 FTE: 1
APPROVED BY: Becky Smith DATE: 01/09/2024 SUMMARY
The Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker (31n Grant Funded) will support Bay-Arenac districts in working with teams to identify general education students who need Mental Health support. This position will be directly involved with developing treatment plans and interventions, servicing students directly and coordinating communication with parents, staff and administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be certified under one of the following credentials:
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License required.
Must be certified under one of the following credentials:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear and operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Policy Against Discrimination and Retaliation (Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504)
The District Board of Education complies with all federal, state and local statutes and laws prohibiting discrimination and retaliation and expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination or unlawful retaliation in any form. Specifically, Bay-Arenac ISD provides equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other orientation status protected by federal, state or local law.
Grievance Procedure: If any person believes the Bay-Arenac ISD or any part of the school organization is in some way discriminating on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap or disability, height, weight, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, job placement assistance, employment practices, policies governing student conduct and attendance, or in any other services provided by the Bay-Arenac ISD, he/she may bring forward a complaint which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the Bay-Arenac ISD Civil Rights Coordinator at the following address: Becky Smith, Director of Human Resources, Civil Rights Coordinator, Bay-Arenac ISD, 4228 Two Mile Road, Bay City, MI 48706, 989-667-3201.
DEPARTMENT: Instructional Services
REPORTS TO: Director, Instructional Services
PREPARED BY: Stacey Meininger DATE: 01/09/2024 FTE: 1
APPROVED BY: Becky Smith DATE: 01/09/2024
The Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker (31n Grant Funded) will support Bay-Arenac districts in working with teams to identify general education students who need Mental Health support. This position will be directly involved with developing treatment plans and interventions, servicing students directly and coordinating communication with parents, staff and administration.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assess nature of students' situations by interviewing and reviewing personal history
- Develop and execute individual treatment plans by providing direct service to students
- Collect data regarding student progress and communicate student updates to all relevant parties
- Support the facilitation of the Child Study process including interpretation of data and the development of treatment plans, coordinate with parents, staff and administration
- Maintain accurate student case notes and documentation
- Provide diagnostic/consultative services including intervention designs such as Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan development.
- Function as a liaison between home, school and community agencies.
- Continue professional growth through participation in professional development opportunities and professional associations, keeping a record of all professional activities.
- Keep credentials updated and current.
- Provide in-service training to teachers, administrators, and other individuals, as appropriate.
- Be present in buildings with regular and continued attendance and punctuality.
- Follow all Board Policies, Staff Handbook and Administrative Guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must be certified under one of the following credentials:
- A psychiatrist;
- A licensed master's level psychologist;
- An MDE credentialed master's level school psychologist;
- A licensed master's level marriage and family therapist;
- A licensed master's level professional counselor;
- A licensed master's level social worker;
- A licensed master's level school social worker;
- A licensed bachelor social worker (LBSW) The LBSW must be currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a program to become a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) or a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) within 24 months of their date of hire.
- A Michigan School Counselor with one of the following:
- School Counselor License (SCL)
- Michigan Teaching Certificate with the School Counselor (NT) endorsement
- Preliminary School Counselor Credential (PSCC)
- Temporary School Counselor License (TSCL)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License required.
Must be certified under one of the following credentials:
- A psychiatrist;
- A licensed master's level psychologist;
- An MDE credentialed master's level school psychologist;
- A licensed master's level marriage and family therapist;
- A licensed master's level professional counselor;
- A licensed master's level social worker;
- A licensed master's level school social worker;
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear and operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Policy Against Discrimination and Retaliation (Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504)
The District Board of Education complies with all federal, state and local statutes and laws prohibiting discrimination and retaliation and expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination or unlawful retaliation in any form. Specifically, Bay-Arenac ISD provides equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other orientation status protected by federal, state or local law.
Grievance Procedure: If any person believes the Bay-Arenac ISD or any part of the school organization is in some way discriminating on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap or disability, height, weight, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, job placement assistance, employment practices, policies governing student conduct and attendance, or in any other services provided by the Bay-Arenac ISD, he/she may bring forward a complaint which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the Bay-Arenac ISD Civil Rights Coordinator at the following address: Becky Smith, Director of Human Resources, Civil Rights Coordinator, Bay-Arenac ISD, 4228 Two Mile Road, Bay City, MI 48706, 989-667-3201.
