School Mental Health Professional - Wraparound Services

Description:

School Mental Health
Professional- Wraparound
Services
Position Details
Job Code: C8081
Division: Human Resources
Classification: Certified

Terms of Employment: This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee
Salary Schedule, 9 Months
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

Position Summary
The Mental Health Professional will utilize evidence-based and nationally recognized
instructional practices to interface with the educational process and meet the needs of
schools, students, and families in the Clark County School District (CCSD). Using a
strengths-based and system-wide approach, Mental Health Professionals will focus on
prevention and intervention by facilitating engagement between schools, families, and
the community. Using their training in systems theory, advocacy, and cultural
competence, as well as the Code of Ethics set by the board of examiners for Marriage
and Family Therapy, Mental Health Professionals to address the CCSD-s Strategic
Imperatives by providing direct services to students and families; linking children, youth,
and families to community agency resources; providing Response to Instruction (RTI)
Intervention on all three (3) tiers; and aligning services to meet the educational needs of
all students. This person will be expected to adhere to the CCSD-s Professional
Domains and Standards for Licensed Employees and will report directly to the
Wraparound Services Department.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be
supplemented.
1. Identifies problems in a child-s living situation (home, school, and community)
that may affect the child-s adjustment, ability, and attendance in the educational
setting.
2. Conducts home visits and meets with families regularly.
3. Develops and facilitates weekly support groups and provides students with
strategies to cope with and overcome difficulties impacting school performance.
4. Helps to ensure parents/guardians- understanding of CCSD decisions, policies,
and procedures.
5. Identifies, mobilizes, and coordinates school and community resources to enable
students to learn as effectively as possible in the educational setting.
6. Contributes knowledge, skills, and techniques in the areas of mental health and
human behavior to parents/guardians and school team members.
7. Assists with the development and implementation of parent/guardian support
groups and activities.
8. Participates and conducts department in-services and trainings.
9. Plans, conducts, and participates in educational workshops and presentations.
10. May serve as a member of school teams and provide information related to
planning for the educational needs of children.
11. Reinforces behavioral intervention techniques when interacting with students.
12. Performs other duties related to the position, as assigned.

Position Expectations
1. Knowledge of schoolwide positive behavior intervention and support (SWPBS),
RTI, and aversive interventions.
2. Effective presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
3. Demonstrated writing ability.
4. Demonstrated experience in working with students and adults.
Position Requirements
Education and Training
An earned master-s degree from a college or university accredited by the Council of
Marriage and Family Therapy or Clinical Professional Counseling.

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Licenses and Certifications
1. Must possess or be able to acquire, by the time of appointment to the position, a
license issued by the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family
Therapy or Clinical Professional Counseling.
2. Must possess or be able to acquire, by the time of appointment to the position, a
K-12 School Mental Health Professional license issued by the Nevada
Department of Education (NDE).
3. Applicant/employee must be able to provide their own transportation.

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the
minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy
announcement.

AA/EOE Statement
The Clark County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The
Clark County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees
equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military
status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Clark County School
District, we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative
solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a
culture of inclusivity, we have the power to reflect the community we serve.

Job Revision Information
- Revised: 06/09/25
- Created: 12/02/19

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