Mental Health Specialist

School/Center: Psychological Services


Location: 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Viera


Job Number: 000287


School Year: 2027 FY


Position: MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST


Subtitle/Areas:

The role of the Mental Health Specialist will be to support student well-being as their assigned schools in elementary and/or secondary. This role involves providing individual and group counseling, promoting mental health awareness, and collaborating with staff and families to foster a supportive school environment.


Apply By: 06/01/2026


Date Available:


Status: All Applicants


Contract: 10 Month


Hours/Day: 8.000


Qualifications/Certifications:

SCOPE:


To evaluate and monitor the mental health needs of targeted students and families, and to coordinate and

provide direct and indirect services to optimize academic performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED:

• Master•s Degree from an accredited educational institution.

PREFERRED/DESIRED:

• Three (3) years relevant work experience encompassing familiarity with youth counseling, social

services coordination and referrals, and brief counseling interventions is preferred.

• Previous experience at a supervisory level preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

REQUIRED:

• Licensed mental health counselor, licensed clinical social worker, licensed psychologist, or other

clinician licensed or certified by the Florida Department of Health or Florida Department of Education.

• Valid State driver•s license.

Job Type: Instructional


Instructional Subject: N/A


Support Personnel Area: N/A


Career and Technology Ed Subject: N/A


Coaching Activity: N/A