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Serve as a liaison between the school and Co-Located Mental Health provider.  \n2. Provide staff training on identification of mental health concerns and appropriate classroom based interventions and referral process.  \n3. Advise school improvement teams on strategies to create a culture that accepts mental health awareness for students and staff.  \n4. Provide mental health services that will include, but not be limited to: comprehensive clinical assessments; person-centered planning; individual and group therapy.  \n5. Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentation on topics such as anger/stress  \n[6. management](6. management), cyber safety, etc.)  \n7. Facilitate restorative practices and conflict resolution.  \n8. Provide crisis assistance (i.e. family death) .  \n9. Provide mental health resources to students, staff and families.  \n10. Liaison to/for community resources; next steps involving short term and/or long term therapy or intervention; advocacy.  \n11. Provide small group mental health counseling (i.e. anger/stress management, self esteem, grief, relationships, etc.)  \n12. Address risky behaviors through appropriate counseling and support (i.e. alcohol/drug use) .  \n13. Address depression and anxiety, and abuse.  \n14. Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students and share progress with the school problem solving team in a confidential and ethical manner.  \nMINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:  \n1. Licensed as a clinical therapist such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) .  \n2. Master’s degree in school based or community based counseling.  \n3. Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures related to mental health.  \nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  \n1. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing (grammar, spelling, etc.) .  \n2. Knowledgeable of the range of mental health services available to students and families.  \n3. Collaborative skills in order to work with families, school personnel, department administrators, and community partners to meet the needs of students.  \n4. Team player, in a team environment.  \n5. Performs at a high level with diverse groups of people.  \n6. Possesses strong organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.  \n7. Prioritizes and manages multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.  \n8. Maintains a calm and professional demeanor in an environment with shifting priorities.  \n9. Works independently and efficiently, including the ability to research and gather information from varied sources.  \n10. Working knowledge and proficient level of experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  \nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  \nMust be able to exert a negligible amount of force to move objects, maneuver around small spaces, run and climb stairs. May be required to physically restrain or assist with the physical restraint of a student that is in imminent risk of harming him/herself or others. Note: Physical restraint of any student is only used as a last resort.  \nDISCLAIMER:  \nThe following statements ofthe job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this category. 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