Mental Health Specialist- Olentangy Schools

Mental Health Specialist

Olentangy Schools is seeking qualified candidates for a Mental Health Specialist position available within Olentangy Schools for the 2026-27 school year. The Mental Health Specialist provides case management, diagnostic assessments and therapeutic intervention services to address student needs that are consistent with the district's mission and mandated requirements. Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to hold valid and appropriate licensure for each position with the State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, if applicable.

Employment status: Administrative, 216-day employment contract

Qualifications for the position include:

• Valid and appropriate Ohio Social Worker or Counselor license (e.g., LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, etc.)
• Graduate or Professional degree
• At least three years of social work, counseling or related experience
• Training and/or experience in behavioral management techniques
• Alternative to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate

Internal candidates (currently employed by Olentangy Schools) must submit an internal online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring). NOTE: If you are an ESC employee, intern, off-staff advisor/coach, short- or long-term substitute, or student teacher you must apply as an external candidate.

External candidates must submit an external online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring). In addition, a letter of interest and current resume must be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application.

Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for each student. We focus on the needs of the whole child and strive to produce aware, global citizens who will be successful after graduation. We actively recruit top talent to join our "One Olentangy" community as we foster an environment that enables students and staff to achieve their goals.

Thank you for your interest in Olentangy Schools!