School Mental Health Specialist
Quick answer
Endeavor Health Services is hiring a full-time School Mental Health Specialist (Master's degree required) in Buffalo, NY, paying $55,000–$70,000 to support students' mental health and well-being in the school setting.
- Role
- School Mental Health Specialist
- Organization
- Endeavor Health Services
- Location
- Buffalo, NY 14212, USA
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $55,000–$70,000 ($28.20 - $35.89 per hour) based on education, experience and credentials
- Category
- Other
The role
Supporting students' mental health and well-being in the school setting, Endeavor Health Services is seeking a School Mental Health Specialist to provide a range of services to children with serious emotional disturbances and those at risk of developing behavioral health challenges.
What you'll do
- Provide individual, family, and group mental health services
- Conduct assessments, screenings, and evaluations
- Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization services
- Provide brief therapeutic interventions and ongoing psychotherapy
- Coordinate referrals and linkages to community-based programs and resources
- Collaborate with families to support treatment goals and student success
What it takes
- Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related behavioral health field
- Credentialed as a Qualified Healthcare Provider under the NYS Mental Hygiene Code (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHC-P, or equivalent)
- One year of paid full-time post-master's experience in a child mental health setting preferred
- Valid New York State Driver's License and access to reliable transportation for home and community visits
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication, assessment, and relationship-building skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, and company-paid vision insurance; Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability; Optional short-term disability and additional life/AD&D coverage; 401(k) with employer contribution; Generous vacation time, sick time, and 10 paid holidays; Employee Assistance Program; Discounted pet insurance; Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Buffalo, NY 14212, USA.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $55,000–$70,000 ($28.20 - $35.89 per hour) based on education, experience and credentials.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related behavioral health field, and being credentialed as a Qualified Healthcare Provider under the NYS Mental Hygiene Code.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the Endeavor Health Services job posting page.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in the school setting in Buffalo, NY.
How to apply
Apply directly on Endeavor Health Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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