School Based Mental Health(SBMH) Service Provider-Grant Funded

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

10/22/2025

Location:

BOE - District Wide Positions

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

11/10/2025

Closing Date:

Until FilledSchool Based Mental Health(SBMH) Service Provider-Grant Funded 2025-26 School Year

The SBMH will work will work closely with the administrative, counseling and other appropriate school and district support staff within the Middle and High School to coordinate, facilitate, and provide mental health services. The primary focus of the SBMH Provider's role is to enhance and strengthen school-level resources and interventions for student mental health and wellness, while also building student capacity for positive social and emotional well-being. The SBMH will work to remove non-academic barriers to learning for students while ensuring parents are part of the service delivery model process.

Reports to: District Social Worker

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in education, social work, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university. Certification (Georgia PSC) and licensure (MSW, LMCW, LPC, PCSW, LMFT, School Psychology) preferred; Experience in a school-based setting preferred.

Two years of successful work experience providing clinical or school-based mental health services to adolescents preferred.

Experience in counseling, psychology, or social work.

Knowledge of therapy methods appropriate to meeting the needs of students and their families; agencies and resources available to assist children; federal and state laws concerning family rights and behavioral and mental health services.

Ability to identify the behavioral and mental health needs of students; work independently; communicate effectively in oral and written form; maintain accurate records; meet established time frames; establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience with military students and families preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent written and organizational skills.

Possesses the technology skills necessary to perform job duties

Works independently and exercises professional judgment in decision-making.

Works successfully under pressure to adhere to schedules and deadlines.

Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

Possesses personal characteristics and professional competencies to work successfully with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the public.

Knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL) and conflict resolution strategies.

Ability to assess school environments and use data to inform decision-making.

Understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles as they relate to student mental health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

While specific duties may vary according to the needs of the grant, the duties of the SBMH Service Provider shall be those assigned to him/her by the SBMH Coordinator, which may include the following:

1. Collaborate with school and district staff (administrators, counselors, etc. to plan and implement school-wide mental health campaigns, training, activities, etc.)

2. Collaborate with school counselors, parents, and identified students to conduct a comprehensive intake for initial mental health screening and individual support plan development based on the MTSS.

3. Use evidence-based materials, techniques, and social emotional behavioral (SEB) curriculums to promote student SEB skill-building.

4. Provide individual mental health counseling and brief interventions for student mental health; Address bullying/harassment.

5. Provide education (prevention and awareness via classes/presentation on topics such as anxiety, grief, anger/stress management, cyber safety, etc.).

6. Encourage youth leadership and empowerment skills.

7. Facilitate restorative circles and conflict resolution sessions.

8. Provide mental health-related crisis assistance.

9. Provide mental health resources and referrals.

10. Serve as a liaison to/for community resources, next steps involving short term and/or long-term therapy or intervention; advocate for student mental health.

11. Provide small group mental health skill-building sessions (i.e. anger/stress management, self-esteem, grief, relationships, etc.).

12. Address mental health and mental illness; maladaptive behaviors (those associated with mental health challenges); abuse (i.e. physical, emotional, sexual); depression and anxiety (i.e. suicide ideation).

13. Maintain and track documentation of mental health support for students. Submit reports on student progress.

14. Provide tips to parents, teachers and others on approaches and strategies to best support students who may be experiencing social or emotional challenges.

15. Participate as a member of the District Crisis Response Team and meet regularly with building staff and District Student Support office to support mental health efforts.

16. Participate in ongoing professional development activities.

17. Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the role of mental health professional.