FAYETTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION – Districtwide Mental Health Specialist (Classified)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.
Districtwide Mental Health Specialist (Classified)
Job Class Code: 8704
Position Type: Salary
Job Type: Classified
Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels
Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee
Supervises: N/A
Work Calendar Name: 10.5-month salaried
Days in work calendar: 209

JOB SUMMARY

Provides a functional, comprehensive program of direct services for all children utilizing the expertise gained through professional training in the areas of school counseling and mental health. These services will emphasize counseling children; consultation with teachers, parents and other significant adults; and coordinating a variety of activities and functions related to the mental health, academic, social, emotional and physical needs of students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters’ Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology
• Three years of professional clinical experience is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
  Job Description Creation Date:
  9/2018
  Revision Date:
  10/2024
  The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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