Job Description

Mental Health Practitioner - Price Elementary School (2024-2025) - Start Time 9:40

JobID: 32503 

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Mental Health Practitioner

• Date Posted:
  7/25/2024

• Location:
  PRICE ELEMENTARY

• Closing Date:
  08/19/2024

Job Description (Attached)
Calendar: 195 Days/ 7Hours
Estimated New Hire Annual Salary Range: $47,096.47 - $93,839.67
**Subject to Salary Placement Rules**

24-25 Teacher Transfer Instructions: 
Current JCPS  Mental Health Practitioners who wish to transfer into this position must click HERE to be considered for this transfer. Transfer requests for this position WILL NOT be considered after 8/1/2024 For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process, please refer to Article 16 from the JCTA contract. At this time, current teachers applying for a transfer will be considered to fill the position in February of 2025.

Experience credit for this position is based on MHP credentialed experience.  Teaching experience will not count towards steps given for salary placement.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes the mental health wellness of students by assuming responsibility for providing evidence-based interventions at the individual and group level, engaging families, coordinating with community partners, and providing training, collaboration, and consultation for school personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. One of the following credentials, licenses, or permits: KY(EPSB) credential in School Social Work, School Counseling, or School Psychology; or Fully Licensed Professional Counselor; or Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or KY Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; or Licensed Professional Art Therapist; or Kentucky Licensed Clinical Psycologist
2. Ability to Work well with people
3. Effective communication skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Three (3) years successful experience providing mental health and/or behavioral support with school-aged children
2. Experience in crisis intervention and counseling
3. Experience working with children exposed to trauma
4. Experience in a diverse workplace

**Information you enter in the  Experience section of the online application will be used to verify your qualification for this position. Information should be entered accurately and completely. Falsification of an employment application is grounds for exclusion from consideration and/or termination.

About JCPS

Jefferson County Public Schools is a leading urban school district located in Louisville, KY. JCPS provides a high-quality education for more than 100,000 students (about 1 of every 7 students in Kentucky). Parents can choose the school and the programs that best meet their child's needs and match his or her learning style. From preschool to adult education, JCPS is known for educational innovation, for dedication to students, and for highly qualified teachers and administrators. We seek a highly trained team to keep JCPS on the forefront of academic accomplishment.

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