School Based Mental Health Specialist

Full Time
La Junta, CO 81050
Posted
Job description
School Based Mental Health Specialist
$500 Signing Bonus! (prorated for FT/30 and PRN)
Position can be based out of Bent, Baca, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers Counties

Fulltime (benefit eligible) at 40 hrs/wk, 30 hrs/wk, or PRN (non-benefit eligible) at 0-29 hrs/week
Please visit https://www.shgco.org/employment to view our generous benefit package.
  • Relocation funds available, up to $1,500, of reasonable IRS-allowable expenses.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in human services or behavioral health field
  • Proof of COVID vaccination or approved exemption required
  • Ability to pass drug test and background check (including MVR)
  • English (speaking, writing and reading) and basic computer skills
  • Timely and proper attendance
  • Appropriate and effective work performance
  • Ability to take direction and follow instruction
  • TB test result (within past 12 months)
  • May require:
    • Valid driver's license, ability to drive, insurability and willingness to travel.
    • Annual flu vaccination
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop and foster ongoing relationships with each school district in the 6-county service area.
  • Coordinate and provide Mental Health First Aid trainings with school districts, SHG staff, and other community agencies by request.
  • Provide area school districts consultation, support, and child-focused prevention/intervention.
  • Provide training and education to local schools, as requested, with focus on youth behavioral health.
  • Provide community outreach to all 6 counties and are schools.
  • Document efforts directly to the Office of Behavioral Health, as required, and attend scheduled meetings as requested.
  • Facilitate 30 referrals to behavioral health services in a fiscal year per the OBH contract.
  • Be responsible for full implementation of OBH work plan.
Salary:
$16.12/hr (non-exempt)
Questions can be directed to Becca Vigil, Recruiting Specialist, at 719-383-5443 or bvigil@shgco.org. EOE

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