High School Mental Health Advocate

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of high school students? If so, consider this full-time High School Mental Health Advocate position at Volunteer Behavioral Health.

Joining our team means becoming a vital part of a nonprofit organization committed to making a difference in the community. Your work directly enhances the mental health support available to high school students in McMinnville, TN, and surrounding areas. Alongside the rewarding nature of the role, our competitive salary range of $42,000 - $46,000 per year reflects our dedication to fair compensation for your valuable contributions.

Apply now for this fulfilling position at Volunteer Behavioral Health and unlock exciting benefits such as 401(k) with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, a health savings account, and paid time off. We eagerly await your application and the possibility of welcoming you to our empathetic and flexible team.

WHAT SETS US APART

At Volunteer Behavioral Health, professionalism and compassion converge to create an environment where you can thrive. As a non-profit organization, our values drive our commitment to delivering exceptional care. Join a community where your skills are valued, and your impact is felt on a profound level.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A HIGH SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE

• Master's degree in behavioral sciences (social work, counseling, or psychology)
• Ability to flexibly adapt to school policies and schedules
• Capability to work remotely
• Experience in a school setting is preferred

YOUR NEW ROLE

This full-time counseling role keeps a regular schedule of 40 hours weekly, most of which is on-site at the school, according to the school system's administrative calendar.

When you work as Warren County High School's Mental Health Advocate, your days are filled with purpose as you implement vital services to foster our students' well-being. Each day you bring your expertise to the table, promoting trauma-informed practices that benefit students with Social Emotional Disturbance (SED) or those at risk of mental health or substance use disorders. Working within the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, you dedicate eighty percent of your efforts to universal Tier I services, ensuring every student receives the support they need. The remaining twenty percent involves personalized interventions tailored to individual needs. Your role is dynamic and engaging, from conducting training sessions for school personnel to facilitating School Climate Activities that promote a positive learning environment. You provide individual and group interventions for students, addressing their mental health needs with care and compassion. With your meticulous record-keeping and unwavering commitment to legal and ethical compliance, you ensure that our service delivery standards remain top-notch. As you maintain collaborative relationships with the school, families, and the wider community, you're truly at the heart of our efforts to promote student well-being.

If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now using our initial 3-minute application!