Provide day-to-day leadership to mental health professionals and serve as a primary point of contact for district leaders.
Directly supervise the work and performance of clinic and/or school-based mental health staff and develop their capacity to provide high quality mental health services.
Foster program alignment, open communication and team cohesiveness within the department
Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and daily program operations to ensure the delivery of quality mental health services for district students and families.
Assist in reporting, analyzing and interpreting multiple sources of data to set actionable performance goals.
Apply specialized knowledge and skills in the areas of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and consultation to ensure appropriate mental health interventions and services are provided across the program.
Guard client confidentiality by being knowledgeable of and adhering to both FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
Lead team staff meetings, case conferences, professional development and trainings to increase clinical skills and improve outcomes for critical cases.
Coordinate, develop and deliver professional development and community outreach topics on mental health wellness, social emotional development, suicidality, threat assessments, behavior management, depression, anxiety and ADHD.
Support district, community-based and multi-disciplinary partnerships, serving as an informed representative of the department, as needed.
Promote institutional collaboration by building strong relationships at the campus, district, and community level.
Comply with departmental policies, legal requirements and professional, ethical and quality of care standards.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
SCHOOL-BASED MANAGERS- Conduct campus visits to consult with mental health clinicians, administrators, and other school-based staff to provide critical case management, mediation and resolution of complex cases, crisis management, and other needed services.
CLINIC-BASED MANAGERS-Ensure optimal delivery of mental health services provided at the Youth and Family Center and services provided within the schools, as appropriate. Maintain a safe, inviting, professional, clean and well-maintained facility.
Qualifications
Required Master’s or doctoral degree and licensed by the State of Texas in mental health (for
example LPC, LMFT, LSSP, LCSW).
Experience working in an educational environment with clinical knowledge, skills, and
expertise
Minimum of three years of managerial experience, preferred.
Expert knowledge of and ability to use a wide array of evidence-based therapeutic
approaches to improve students’ academic performance and psychosocial development.
Ability to work independently and be part of a team environment while developing highly
effective and valued professional relationships with families, campus leadership and staff,
peers, community partners and district stakeholders.
May require ability and willingness to work non-traditional hours.
Ability to provide own transportation.
Must be willing and able to travel throughout the district.
Demonstrated fluency in both English and Spanish, preferred.