Mental Health Specialist

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Additional Job Information

Student Services

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s degree preferred

Must possess a valid Florida Professional Educator Certificate or licensure in school counseling or a related mental health field

Minimum five (5) years related experience

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Position is district-level; provides programmatic oversight and training for Mental Health Liaisons within an assigned region. Collaborates with Director to implement and coordinate the District Mental Health Plan.

Please attach your resume to your application.

If you have additional questions about the position, please reach out to the hiring manager at the school/department to which you are applying, as noted below in this job posting.

Starting salary for new or returning hires is commensurate with relevant education and experience.

Notes: (1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2) In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Veterans' Preference Information

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application before submitting, in order for the district to consider your request.

The Lake County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Lake County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.