DeKalb County School District
Central Office _Area 3 Mental Health Coordinator I (Schools and Leadership) 2025
DeKalb County School District, Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States, 30083
Central Office _Area 3 Mental Health Coordinator I (Schools and Leadership) 2025-2026
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The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional
Area 3 Mental Health Coordinator I.
Salary Grade/Schedule : Unified 128 Salary Schedules : Click Here
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title: Area Coordinator I, Mental Health Under limited supervision, 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.
Essential Functions
Uses support to provide evidence-based and school-based mental health interventions (e.g., counseling) for students with moderate to severe mental health needs based on identified risk factors and universal screenings (e.g., anxiety, bullying, anger management, suicide prevention).
Collaborates with school-based counselors and administrators to prioritize individual school needs based on needs assessment and data.
Obtains District-level Trauma Informed Care trainings and acts as the lead support for TIC in assigned school(s).
Participates in school-based committees for attendance and behavioral or mental health support as an active collaborator in the development of interventions.
Coordinates with appropriate school, District, and community partners to ensure comprehensive services delivery.
Promotes family engagement by providing parent support groups, family collaboration meetings, and home visits.
Obtains District-based crisis team training and actively participates on the district crisis team.
Provides acute crisis support to students.
Increases knowledge in culturally responsive practices and utilize these practices when working with students.
Serves as a provider for the related services of counseling on Individual Education Program (IEP) when appropriate, maintain all documentation required by IDEA, and attends Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Education, or closely related area is required.
A minimum of three (3) years counseling, at-risk youth casework or closely related experience is required.
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in Social Work or Guidance Counseling at level S-5 or above required.
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The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional
Area 3 Mental Health Coordinator I.
Salary Grade/Schedule : Unified 128 Salary Schedules : Click Here
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title: Area Coordinator I, Mental Health Under limited supervision, 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.
Essential Functions
Uses support to provide evidence-based and school-based mental health interventions (e.g., counseling) for students with moderate to severe mental health needs based on identified risk factors and universal screenings (e.g., anxiety, bullying, anger management, suicide prevention).
Collaborates with school-based counselors and administrators to prioritize individual school needs based on needs assessment and data.
Obtains District-level Trauma Informed Care trainings and acts as the lead support for TIC in assigned school(s).
Participates in school-based committees for attendance and behavioral or mental health support as an active collaborator in the development of interventions.
Coordinates with appropriate school, District, and community partners to ensure comprehensive services delivery.
Promotes family engagement by providing parent support groups, family collaboration meetings, and home visits.
Obtains District-based crisis team training and actively participates on the district crisis team.
Provides acute crisis support to students.
Increases knowledge in culturally responsive practices and utilize these practices when working with students.
Serves as a provider for the related services of counseling on Individual Education Program (IEP) when appropriate, maintain all documentation required by IDEA, and attends Admissions and Release Committee (ARC) meetings when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Education, or closely related area is required.
A minimum of three (3) years counseling, at-risk youth casework or closely related experience is required.
Valid Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in Social Work or Guidance Counseling at level S-5 or above required.
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