Jefferson County Public Schools
Mental Health Practitioner - Foster Academy (2025-2026) Start Time 8:40 AM
Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
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25-26 Mental Health Practitioner 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
09/19/2025 . For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process, see the attached Article 16 document. At this time, current Teachers applying for a transfer will be considered to fill the position in February of 2026.
Job Description:
(Attached)
Salary Schedule:
III (Attached)
Working Calendar:
195 Days / 7 Hours
Estimated New Hire Salary Range:
$
As per board-approved salary placement rules.
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
One of the following credentials, licenses, or permits: KY (EPSB) credential in School Social Work, School Counseling, or School Psychology; or Fully Kentucky Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; or Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or KY Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; or Licensed Professional Art Therapist; or Kentucky Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Ability to work well with people
Effective communication skills
Desirable Qualifications
Three (3) years of successful experience providing mental health and/or behavioral support with school-aged children
Experience in crisis intervention and counseling
Experience working with children exposed to trauma
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
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Education Administration Programs
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25-26 Mental Health Practitioner 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
09/19/2025 . For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process, see the attached Article 16 document. At this time, current Teachers applying for a transfer will be considered to fill the position in February of 2026.
Job Description:
(Attached)
Salary Schedule:
III (Attached)
Working Calendar:
195 Days / 7 Hours
Estimated New Hire Salary Range:
$
As per board-approved salary placement rules.
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
One of the following credentials, licenses, or permits: KY (EPSB) credential in School Social Work, School Counseling, or School Psychology; or Fully Kentucky Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; or Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or KY Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; or Licensed Professional Art Therapist; or Kentucky Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Ability to work well with people
Effective communication skills
Desirable Qualifications
Three (3) years of successful experience providing mental health and/or behavioral support with school-aged children
Experience in crisis intervention and counseling
Experience working with children exposed to trauma
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
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Education Administration Programs
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