Licensed Mental Health Professional

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: PRF 5 DUTY DAYS: 197 DATE REVISED: 02/26/2026 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires a Master's degree in Social Work, or related counseling field with a current Texas license as either, a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Incumbent is responsible for maintaining active licensure throughout employment. A minimum of 3 years' related experience in the area of social services connected with education is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. A valid Texas driver's license is required. SKILL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires thorough knowledge of Austin ISD policies, procedures and academic requirements, district and campus organizational structures, and available campus and community resources. Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of social services and programs available to meet a range of mental health, physical health, academic, and social service needs, as well as knowledge of state, local, and federal laws impacting the lives of students (e.g., laws regarding child abuse and neglect). Incumbent must also have experience in crisis response. Incumbent must have the ability to conduct interventions within a broad range of settings in a professional manner and with acumen. Incumbent must be able to work independently demonstrating persistence, self-motivation, and excellent communication, organizational and time management skills. Incumbent must work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, maintain appropriate boundaries, and serve as a liaison between school and community. Incumbent must be able to manage a student caseload for multiple campuses simultaneously. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY: This is a District level position, and the primary role of a Licensed Mental Health Professional is to identify and assist students, families, and school systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning through the use of assessment, counseling, consultation, and coordination of school and community resources. The Licensed Mental Health Professional utilizes knowledge of human behavior, social, emotional, and community systems to guide service delivery. The incumbent must have general knowledge of, and function within, the district Response to Intervention (RTI) framework, and structure interventions accordingly. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct

assessments

of

individuals

and

families

with

the

goal

of

improving

student

social,

emotional,

behavioral,

and academic outcomes.

Conduct

reliable

and

valid

assessments

of

students

and

families

to

inform

the

design

of

interventions

to

remove

barriers

to learning.

Complete

assessment

of

campus

needs

to

prioritize

service

delivery.

Provide

consultation

to

school

personnel,

parents/guardians,

and

community

partners

for

the

purpose

of

enhancing

their understanding of student needs, developing effective interventions, and building school capacity.

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

Collaborate

with

campus

Child

Study

Systems

to

increase

accessibility

and

effectiveness

of

services.

Act

as

a

liaison

with

community

agencies

to

ensure

continuity

of

services.

Serve

on

the

district

crisis

team.

Facilitate

crisis

response

at

designated

vertical

team

campuses,

as

well

as

providing

support

as

needed

during

district

wide crises.

Demonstrate

the

understanding

and

use

of

evidence-informed

practices

in

their

interventions.

Utilize

data

in

assessing

needs

of,

and

planning

interventions

for

individual

students,

groups,

and/or

the

whole

school population.

Design

and

provide

professional

development

and

workshops

to

administrators,

faculty,

and

community

members

to support the understanding of social and emotional barriers to learning.

Maintains

accurate,

complete,

and

punctual

records,

as

well

as

safeguards

the

privacy

and

confidentiality

of

information

as required by law, district policy, and licensing requirements.

Demonstrates

a

commitment

to

the

values

and

ethics

of

the

individual's

professional

code

of

ethics.

Meet

the

minimum

professional

development

requirements

as

set

forth

by

the

licensing

board.

Adhere

to

state

and

District

mandated

reporting

requirements

as

they

pertain

to

safety

concerns.

Ensure

that

students

and

their

families

are

provided

services

within

the

context

of

multicultural

understanding

and competence.

Utilizes

evidence-informed

practices,

skills,

and

techniques

that

reflect

the

understanding

of

the

role

of

culture

in

the helping process.

Empower

students

and

families

to

gain

access

to

and

effectively

utilize

school

and

community

resources.

Provide

an

exceptional

customer

experience

for

all

AISD

stakeholders

with

intentional

and professional practices

that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position. Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment Environment: Normal office setting, several school campuses, and the community. travel to visit homes and other locations Work inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours; Work with frequent interruptions; PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports directly to the appropriate supervisor of the department. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or

local

laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above. Employee Signature:

Date: