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Jefferson County Public Schools
Mental Health Practitioner - Fairdale Elementary (2026-2027) Start Time 9:40
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$35,196 / year median in Kentucky
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 8/28/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 8/28/2026 Mental Health Practitioner
True Openings as of 8/28/2026 Mental Health Practitioner
- Fairdale Elementary (2026-2027) Start Time 9:40
JobID:
40799Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Mental Health Practitioner Date Posted:
8/28/2026Location:
FAIRDALE ELEMENTARY
Closing Date:
09/04/2026 26-27Teacher Transfer Instructions:
Current JCPS teachers who wish to transfer into this position must click HERE to be considered for this transfer. Transfer requests for this positionWILL NOT
be considered after 9/4/2026 . For more information regarding the JCTA Teacher Transfer Process, please refer to Article 16 from the JCTA contract. At this time, current teachers applying for a transfer will be considered to fill the position in February of 2027.Job Description:
(Attached)Salary Schedule:
III (Attached)Days/Hours:
195days/7 hoursEstimated New Hire Salary Range:
$51,596.33- $102,805.
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- 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
TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY FOR OUR STUDENTS, AND TO HAVE A STRONG TEACHER IN PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, THE CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REVIEWED PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE DATE, AND A WAIVER WILL BE REQUESTED FOR THIS POSTING. CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD APPLY IMMEDIATELY!
Attachment(s): Job Family III Salary Schedule (Certified) 2026-2027.pdfMENTAL HEALTH
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