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Position Summary Valley Oaks Health is seeking a compassionate School-Based Mental Health Paraprofessional to support students experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges. This role provides direct skills training, behavioral support, and collaboration with school staff, families, and clinical teams to promote student success. What You'll Do Provide behavioral health support and skills training to students in a school setting Implement evidence-based interventions (MI, DBT-informed skills) Collaborate with school staff, families, and treatment teams Monitor progress and maintain clinical documentation Provide crisis support when needed

What You'll Bring Level I:

Bachelor's degree (or 120 credits) in social work, psychology, or other human services field OR bachelor's degree (or 120 credits) in any field plus 1 year relevant experience preferred

Level II:

Associate's degree (or 60 credits) in social work, psychology, or other human services field OR associate's degree (or 60 credits) in any field plus 1 year relevant experience preferred OR Mental Health or Substance Use related certification obtained via a minimum of 30 hours of training.

Level III:

High school diploma/GED plus 1 year mental health or case management experience required. Valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance required. Cell phone required. Why Valley Oaks Health? At Valley Oaks Health, our work is guided by our core values: Be Brave. Be Human. Be Connected. Are you someone who brings those values to their work each day—someone who values teamwork, treats every patient with compassion and respect, embraces opportunities to learn, and takes pride in providing exceptional care? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay:

$16.09 - $20.99 per hour Expected hours: 28.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Loan forgiveness Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lafayette, IN 47904 (Required)

Work Location:

In person