Student Assistance Professional - Behavioral Health

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a dynamic, highly skilled Behavioral Health Student Assistance Professional to provide direct services to students (ages 10-21) at risk of mental health concerns and their families within Fife Public Schools in response to the increasing behavioral health needs of students due to the COVID pandemic. Behavioral Health Student Assistance Professionals provide an array of mental health services including administering and interpreting screening and assessment, utilizing evidence based mental health practices to guide prevention and intervention services, and coordinate with school staff and community resources for the purposes of mitigating and/or reducing behavioral health concerns, and improving health and learning preparedness.

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 www.psesd.org/about-psesd.

Student Assistance Professionals reside in multiple districts and schools. We are currently recruiting for the following district locations.

Tukwila School District

Fife School District

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to using a racial equity lens
• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Education, Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work; OR Associate’s degree in one of the above fields AND 3+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience, OR in progress to attain AA/AAS degree in one of the above fields within one (1) year of hire AND 3+ years of progressively responsible, job-related experience
• Professional experience working with youth ages 10-21 in a counseling or case management role
• Experience collaborating with professionals from multiple disciplines with the goal of improving behavioral health outcomes for children and youth
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with evidence-based mental health practices and child/family wellness and recovery
• Professional work experience working within a school environment or youth serving agency
• Experience with child/adolescent group counseling
• Experience working with diverse populations
  
  

Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:

• Cover Letter: Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable).
• Resume: Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications.
• Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process
• Additional Documents: In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement.
  

Location: Tukwila School District & Fife School District

Job type: School Schedule 185 days and 1480 hours

Hiring Salary Range: $28.61 - $37.53 (Salary Band D)

Full Salary Range: $28.61 - $41.43 (Salary Band D)

Department: Learning, Teaching, and Family Support - Student Support Services

We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevant experience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025.

Benefits

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 electric car charging stations (Renton office)
  
  

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Thursday, September 26, 2024

Jobs are listed here for information only.

To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in PSESD-School Jobs and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.

PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.

800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 | www.psesd.org/careers