School Based Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator

Bishop Shanahan High School

220 Woodbine Road

Downingtown, PA. 19335

Bishop Shanahan High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, committed to sustaining excellence, provides a strong spiritual life, along with challenging academic and rich extracurricular programs. A strong witness to Christian values and commitment to academic rigor and integrity prepare all students to be critical thinkers and moral stewards in a rapidly evolving global environment.

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility is to act as liaison, consultant, organizer, and key team member with the school and the community in the integration of services, procedures, and protocols to support children with mental health needs and their families. This position is school based and is responsible for coordinating mental health services and prevention efforts, as well as overseeing comprehensive support for children with mental health challenges, chronic stress, and trauma.

The School Based Mental Health Coordinator will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the overall school behavioral health and wellness efforts. This includes the development of a comprehensive plan to promote effective integration of the activities and efforts of the school.

Key Functions and Expected Performances :

The School Behavioral Health & Wellness Coordinator is responsible for coordinating systems that support student and staff behavioral health & wellness components, including:

• Collaborative partnership with local Systems for identification of student and staff behavioral health & wellness needs (e.g., screening & assessment processes);
• Early identification of student and staff trauma exposures;
• Trauma-informed and trauma-responsive early intervention practices for students and staff;
• Equitable behavioral health services and supports for students and their families and for the school staff;
• Evidence-based peer-to-peer support;
• Support of health education curriculum and instruction;
• Equitable access to a full continuum of prevention programs and services that reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors;
• Participation in Coordinators' Learning Community;
• Monitor and support the communication and utilization of wrap-around services for students with mental health challenges or students in mental health crisis;
• Collaborate with and support students, families, and school by coordinating with counseling agencies, behavioral health providers, caseworkers, probation officers, community and support services, etc. Work with other agencies to share information and coordinate services;
• Coordinate prevention activities
• Coordinate collaborative activities for mental health awareness with mental health community partners and schools;
• Assist the school in identifying gaps in mental health services;
• Gather necessary data and reporting to ensure for accurate outcome based program evaluation;
• Carry case load of students providing school counseling services as necessary.

** Qualifications:**

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in administration, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field, Master’s preferred
• Experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in working with agencies who provide therapeutic interventions with children and families
• Experience in working with school personnel and/or in school settings
• Experience with creating and positively supporting / maintaining systems change
• Computer experience and basic computer fluency
• An ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse populations
• A commitment to public health approaches, community collaboration, and client empowerment
• An energetic and positive approach to the rapidly evolving changes and challenges of a complex workplace.

** Salary and Benefits:** Salary competitive and commensurate with experience and full benefits.

This is a full-time, 10 month position that is a part of the staff and not a part of the ACT union.

Candidates interested in this position should submit their cover letter, references, resume and salary expectations to Teresa Dellicompagni, President at tdellicompagni@shanahan.org

The deadline for application is December 16, 2024.

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances, Safe Environment clearances, and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. The Office of Catholic Education may waive qualifications relating to experience and education if such a waiver is warranted by other considerations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.