EJHS Mental Health/Behavior Consultant 2023-2024 School Year

TITLE:                                    Mental Health/Behavior Consultant

QUALIFICATIONS:             Masters Degree/Licensure in Counseling/Mental Health/Clinical Social Work.  Experience working with students who exhibit challenging behaviors/Mental Health issues.

REPORTS TO:                       Director of Student Services/Building Principal

SUPERVISES:                       N/A

(Directly)

JOB GOAL:                            To assist school personnel with early intervention, collection of behavioral data, development and implementation of behavioral plans, treatment and interventions and IEP implementation. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in meetings to assist classroom teachers with the collection of baseline data,  development and implementation of behavioral intervention strategies for students exhibiting behavior/mental health issues.

• Consult with, provide training, and/or model research based behavior strategies for school staff with regard to individual behavior plans and crisis intervention plans.

• Complete Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavioral Assessments as needed for students exhibiting mental health issues.

• Provide Crisis Response Assessment and immediate assistance to school staff with students whose behaviors create a crisis situation in the classroom or at the school.

• Provide assistance in the development and implementation of specific plans for students with special needs including participation in child’s IEP if indicated.

• Provide individual and/or group therapy as needed for students exhibiting mental health issues.

• Review all behavioral checklists, observe, and make recommendations.

• Locate appropriate resources to support behavior interventions.

• Collaborate with outside agencies and/or facilities and provide assistance to school personnel with the coordination of student transfer from facility back to school settings.

• Provide training and support services to parent and staff in individual or group settings.

• Adhere to professional code of ethics as established by Education Professional Standards Board.

• Perform other duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.