Contracted School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Requirements:

Position Title: Contracted Mental Health Support Clinician/Staff

Work Location: Calhoun County Middle/High School

FSLA Status: Contracted/Non-Employee

Work Schedule: TBD

? Educational Level - Master’s Degree or Higher

? Certification/License - Licensed or certified in the appropriate field

? Salary Hrly Rate TBD

Core Competencies

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Crisis stabilization and de-escalation skills

Organization skills and timely documentation

Professional boundaries and ethical decision-making

Student-centered practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• Experience with culturally responsive and inclusive practices
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and school-wide behavior frameworks (e.g.

PBIS)

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Support Clinician provides school-based mental health services within a

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This role delivers short-term counseling, group

interventions, crisis response, and consultation with school teams to promote students’ social-

emotional well-being and academic success. The contractor collaborates with families,

educators, and community agencies while maintaining compliance with district policies and state

regulations. The clinician provides resource linkages/referrals to community agencies as

needed for additional support.

This is a grant-funded position and temporary in nature.

No travel is required for this position. The primary population served is grades 6-12.

Essential Duties:

MTSS & Intervention Support

• Collaborate with school teams and external partners to design and implement

Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 mental health supports.

• Review assessment data to identify students who may need additional services

and assist in developing individualized support plans.

• Participate in MTSS and intervention team meetings, providing expertise in

social–emotional learning and behavior.

Direct Student Services

• Provide one-on-one counseling to address social-emotional needs, mental health

concerns, and personal challenges.

• Assist students in skill development, such as coping strategies, emotional

regulation skills, problem-solving abilities, and self-advocacy.

• Facilitate small-group sessions on topics such as conflict resolution, stress

management, social skills, and grief processing.

• Promote a safe, inclusive environment that supports student growth and peer

engagement.

Crisis Response

• Respond promptly to mental health crises and implement safety plans.

• Serve as a member of the Crisis Response Team.

Collaboration & Family Support

• Collaborate with school staff, parents/guardians, and community partners to

support students' social, emotional, and academic well-being.

• Act as a liaison between the school and community resources, connecting

students and families with resources/services.

Staff Training & Consultation

• Provide staff training on mental health awareness, trauma-informed practices,

and strategies to support student behavior and well-being.

• Provide consultation services with staff to support students.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain confidential, accurate, and timely records of services, interventions, and

communications.

• Ensure all practices align with district policies, professional standards, and state

regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

***** This position is temporary and is grant funded.***** 

This description may be changed at any time.  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee.  The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Calhoun County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

The Calhoun County School System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability in our educational programs or activities.