District Wide Mental Health Specialist (Certified

•0.3FTE

Fayette County Public Schools

STUDENT SUPPORT

•Lexington, Kentucky This job is also posted in Fayette County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5914051

Application Deadline:

Sep 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Sep 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB

DESCRIPTION

•District Wide Mental Health Specialist (Certified) 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.

District Wide Mental Health Specialist (Certified)

Job Class Code:

4094

Position Type:

Salary

Job Type:

Certified

Pay Grade:

Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To:

Superintendent's Designee

Supervises:

N/A

Work Calendar Name:

Elem counselors, Media Librarians, mental health specialists, PGES coaches, social workers, technology resource teachers

Days in work calendar: 199

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides individual and groups counseling for students to address specific social emotional needs and monitor progress

Provides evidence based and culturally responsive best practices when working with youth

Consults with teachers and parents about children's needs, social emotional well-being, concerns and academic issues

Collaborates with school staff and community representatives in assessing student needs and utilizes the data to develop prevention and intervention plans

Provides home visits as needed to assess family circumstances and make needed referrals to community resources for problems interfering with the child's academic progress, social, emotional or physical development

Works with parents and staff to help increase their understanding and constructive participation in appropriate efforts to help alleviate barriers to students social emotional well being

Serves as a resource person on the Special Education Admissions and Release Committee when appropriate

Works in collaboration with other student support professionals to conduct social emotional screenings

Contacts parents to obtain signed permission to work with the student and further assess student needs

Maintains documentation in the IC Student Support Professional program

Refers students to the proper authorities for child abuse or neglect when suspicion exists and provides support services to those children as needed

Selects and attends professional development as required by the State and District

Maintains all professional certifications and Licensure requirements

Willingness to provide clinical supervision to peers

Skills and knowledge in dealing with multicultural populations

Maintains a clean, welcoming and child centered counseling area

Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Masters' Degree in either School Counseling, Social Work or School Psychology

Three years of professional clinical experience and licensure is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

School Counseling Certification, School Social Work Certification or School Psychology Certification is required.

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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Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$53,263 to $94,361 Per year

•will be adjusted for part time status