Mental Health Therapist

Company: Volusia County School District
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ? Master’s Degree ? Five (5) years experience in mental health and/or crisis counseling ? Experience working with adolescents with mental health and social emotional concerns ? Experience in coordinating professional development related to mental health and working with adolescents ? Licensed as a Mental Health Professional ? Experience with School Based Mental Health Services preferred ? Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required REQUIRED SKILLS ? Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members to accomplish the required task ? Demonstrated ability in planning, organization, task completion and decision making to perform required tasks with sufficient intellectual ability ? Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling problem situations with competence in human and interpersonal relations skills ? Demonstrates competence in administrative and supervisory requirements ? Demonstrates competence in the techniques to analyze and assess the mental health needs of individual students ? Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and publications ? Demonstrates competence in student management techniques ? Demonstrates competence in the techniques used to evaluate mental health needs ? Demonstrates competence in human and interpersonal relationship skills ? Demonstrates competency in the DSM V and ICD-10 ? Demonstrates knowledge of community mental health resources ? Demonstrate the ability to engage in physical activity appropriate to the required task, except for temporary disability ? Ability to exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information ? Ability to exhibit appropriate control of emotions ? Ability to perform required tasks with sufficient intellectual ability ? Strong computer skills including report writing ? Ability to have a flexible schedule. Position may require some evening work ? Reliable transportation

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