Mental Health Specialist
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Job Details Job Location : Tulsa, OK Education Level : Master's Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Description Under the direct supervision of the School Director, plans and coordinates the social-emotional program through training, mentoring and supporting classroom staff. Plan, coordinate, and implement the following: Mental Health Service Area, Performance Standards 1304.24. Outcomes of the Mental Health Specialist's work which includes exemplary early learning classroom quality, teacher-child interactions, and retention of staff. Under clinical supervision and within agency policy and clinical standards, provide direct counseling and therapy services producing optimal outcome to a designated population, with a multiplicity of problems in one or more settings. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The functions outlined in this job description are examples of the general nature of those performed by employees in this position. Any combination of these functions and responsibilities may be performed. The list is descriptive only and should be used for no other purpose. Management retains the right to revise job functions at any time. These functions are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Review and process mental health referrals completed by teacher, parent, or mental health specialist Consult with teaching staff and parent on children who have been referred for services and/or parents who have requested services and follow up with MT-MC and/or SD Actively work with all involved parties to assist in developing plans for each family that incorporate the best interest of the child. Evaluate case for appropriateness for intervention within professional scope of practice and competence. Create an internal plan or refer to a community agency and continue to follow up on progress Develop measurable outcomes, treatment goals, treatment plans, and after-care plans (when appropriate) with community agencies and internal clients Meet with parents to discuss classroom concerns, mental health services and advocate for parents and children when referring to internal and external appropriate community resources Provide recommendations, individual treatment, classroom strategies and continued monitoring of progress to classroom staff, children, parents and Tulsa Educare program staff Develop a workable therapeutic contract/plan with client(s) Work collaboratively with other treatment providers, staff and family members, when possible Complete assessments, intervention plans and other documentation within required timeframes Adhere to established productivity and caseload standards in effectively meeting the needs of clients Promote parental involvement in school through home visits, advocacy, and therapy or parent skill-building groups Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) involving relevant teaching staff, family and family advocates and schedule observations and meetings to follow up on progress and strategy implementation Participate in Family Child Review (FCR) and substitute facilitating when Master Teacher is absent Participate as a member of the School leadership team. Responsibilities would include but not limited to opening/closing the building and contribute to the creation of the annual training plan representing mental health needs and perspectives Assist with the transition of foster children into the program and with DHS supervised visitation and facilitate a Foster Parent Support Group Manage risks, crises and emergencies and help de-escalate intense and chaotic situations Effectively assess for suicide and homicide risk, and develop, maintain and update a safety plan for clients who present with potential self-harm, suicide, abuse, or violence Learn and utilize documentation in Child Plus Submit monthly reports to School Directors and Mental Health Supervisor Oversee and supervise interns coming into the field when approved by the Mental Health Supervisor Provide training to staff on a variety of mental health issues Assist in providing training on reflective supervision and practice. Assist in the facilitation, planning, monitoring and follow-up of individual and/or group reflection meetings at the school Develop a knowledge base and skill level utilizing Conscious Discipline Curriculum and facilitate training with staff Attend PD conferences to increase job related knowledge and skills and maintain licensure as applicable Utilize clinical supervision, case consultation, live supervision and in-service training in the service of managing cases and increasing clinical knowledge and skills Contribute to the development of new knowledge through participation in clinical research grants Pursue Endorsement in Infant Mental Health Adhere to all professional, legal and ethical standards Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences in all interactions Qualifications KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Must demonstrate clinical family system(s) orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiplicity of problems. Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License and satisfactory driving record and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office. May be required to stoop, bend, and stand for extended periods. May need to lift clients or assist clients with daily living needs. Must adhere to TEI's ISMART shared values: I-Integrity, S-Shared Purpose, M-Mutual Respect, A-Accountability, R-Reflective Practice, and T-Teamwork. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Master's degree in mental health field, social work or its equivalent from an accredited school. Mental health license or certification required. Knowledge and experience in early childhood mental health, individual, group and family therapy. Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. Preferably bilingual (Spanish). OTHER Classroom position with some local travel (exposure to normal traffic hazards). Work requires bending, stooping, lifting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, stretching, pushing and pulling throughout the day. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Regular and reliable attendance required.