Screening Specialist

Position Title: Screening Specialist

Reports to: Screening Services Director

Position Summary

A Screening Specialist is responsible for administering mental health screening to students within their assigned school site, providing confidential follow-up interviews to students identified with potential mental health concerns, and offering case management services to connect students and families with appropriate supports. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school staff and community partners.

· Partner with the Screening Services Director for the administration of screening including finalizing screening schedules, obtaining student enrollment information and rosters, as well as confirming logistics such as time of screening and rooms available for interviews.

· Administer the mental health screen to students within their school site.

· Interpret, prioritize, and triage results of the screen to ensure students are met with in a timely manner.

· Conduct private, confidential follow up interviews to youth identified through the screening process or by request and provide recommendations for mental health resources and services.

· Conduct a follow up interview with the parent/ guardian of students who have been identified with potential mental health concerns through the parent report screening process and with students who have been identified after gaining consent from parent. Provide recommendations for resources and services to improve mental wellness.

· Share results of the screen and interview with parent/ guardian as well as recommendation for resources and services through telephone contact. Offer ongoing telephone support to connect students to resources and services per recommendation.

· Collect and reconcile required data for analysis and report out to school district/site(s).

· Communicate with staff at assigned school sites regarding outcome trends within the screening process to support school sites in providing necessary supports if applicable (e.g., anxiety support groups, LGBTQ supports, bullying solutions, etc.).

· Attend school site/district events that promote the program including Open Houses, Registration, Mental Health Fairs, staff, student, and parent/guardian presentations.

· Attend organization and program meetings as required.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills for Success

· Strong and direct communication skills

· Highly developed active listening skills

· Excellent organization with attention to detail

· Comprehensive knowledge of mental health/wellness screening, policies, procedures, and best practices

· Familiarity in mental health/ wellness resources available in the community

· Ability to communicate sensitive information confidently, clearly, and compassionately

· Persistent follow through to see that families are connected to recommended resources

· Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and make timely decisions

· Ability to remain calm during times of crisis, and follow proper protocol for urgent evaluations

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or human service-related field

· Minimum of 2 years work experience in a mental health setting

· Minimum of 1 year experience providing case management

· Independent experience assessing youth for symptoms of mental illness/emotional health concerns and suicide risk

· Experience using screening tools or DSM-5 (or most current version) a criterion for assessing youth

Recommended

· Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or human service-related field.

· Licensed mental health practitioners (e.g., clinical social worker, licensed mental health provider/therapist, clinical psychologist, and child psychiatrist) with a minimum of two years post-graduate work experience in screening and/or mental health assessment of youth are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Menasha, WI 54952