Consultant, Behavioral Health

Description Join a team committed to making a meaningful difference in education, health, and community well-being. Consultant, Behavioral Health resides within Student Support Services and is made up of many programs and projects designed to assist educators and caring community members to improve student connection by supporting the safety and well-being of students. Our programs effectively address the emotional, social, behavioral, safety, and health needs of students through valuing the strength in connection, engagement, and support. Join a team committed to making a meaningful difference in education, health, and community well-being. Consultant, Behavioral Health resides within Student Support Services and is made up of many programs and projects designed to assist educators and caring community members to improve student connection by supporting the safety and well-being of students. Our programs effectively address the emotional, social, behavioral, safety, and health needs of students through valuing the strength in connection, engagement, and support. The job of Consultant, Behavioral Health is done for the purpose/s of increasing and supporting access to behavioral health services and supports for students and families by facilitating regional cross-system coordination and to support school districts to develop and implement comprehensive suicide prevention, behavioral health supports for students, level 1 and level 2 threat assessment consultation regarding behavioral health, and district policies and procedure for emotional and behavioral health needs. PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington's K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit This job reports to Assigned Administrator. Job-Specific Competencies Community and Family Engagement: Demonstrates knowledge and expertise related to engaging with partners, including children, families and communities, to promote wellness and self-sufficiency. Crisis Management: Anticipates potential crises and implements best practices in prevention, using available avenues and resources. Responds appropriately and with a sense of urgency when a crisis occurs. Fulfills commitments made during a crisis and establishes avenues of learning to prevent, mitigate, and/or better prepare. Functional/Technical Subject Matter Expert: Possesses required functional/technical knowledge and skills to perform job responsibilities. Demonstrates active interest and ability to maintain level of knowledge and enhance and apply new functional skills. Planning, Organization, and prioritization: Assesses the work to be performed, and considers how it should be organized and accomplished, with appropriate priorities and realistic time parameters. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions. ANTIRACIST LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Cultural Proficiency: Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity. Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion, and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities to meet the Agency's End and goal of becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization in support of eliminating the opportunity gap. Racial Equity Advocate: Recognizes, supports, and engages in dismantling institutional racism. Partners with and is accountable to those with whom we are in a transformational relationship, including children, families, and communities of color. Racial Equity Mindset: Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways. Transformational Values: Contributes to valuable and positive, antiracist transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems in an effort to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum. Is able to foster a sense of community and shared purpose via collaboration and cooperation with others inside and outside PSESD. Embodies the principles and practices that form the Agency’s culture. Operates from an abundance mentality that recognizes opportunities, and is optimistic and realistic about the future. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, Education, Human Services, or a closely related field, and years of related experience supporting behavioral health, school-based mental health, youth services, or community health programs OR Associate's degree with progressively responsible related experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree. Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health systems, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), suicide prevention and intervention, crisis response, threat assessment, and community behavioral health resources serving children, youth, and families. Experience providing consultation, technical assistance, training, or coordination with schools, community agencies, or multidisciplinary teams to improve behavioral health services and student outcomes. Ability to coordinate programs, maintain electronic records, prepare reports and resource materials, analyze service needs, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to using a racial equity lens Proficient in using technology tools and platform e.g. MS Office Suit, Google suit or other communication tools. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a school setting. Experience facilitating cross-system partnerships, professional learning communities, and training for educators, behavioral health providers, and community partners. Experience supervising or mentoring staff and applying trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and antiracist practices to improve equitable access to behavioral health services. We Offer Comprehensive Benefits Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program 24 annual leave days per year 12 sick days 12 paid holidays Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office) #J-18808-Ljbffr Puget Sound Educational Service District