Mental Health Consultant

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) region serving various locations.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Mental Health Consultant provides training and consultation support to school district personnel, families and other governmental agencies who are supporting children that have emotional, social, personal or family issues that are interfering with achievement or personal well-being.
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  Provides in-service training; Works with families and/or children that have emotional, social, personal or family issues that are interfering with achievement or personal well-being; Works with school personnel and other agencies as an advocate of the family/child and promotes better understanding of child’s educational and personal needs; Collaborates with children, parents, teachers, County Case Managers and other professionals to provide consistent intervention for children and works as a school liaison between the school and outside agencies on behalf of the school and/or family/child; Contacts the family for the purpose of gathering helpful information about the family and to provide support; Participates in conferences and meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, area professionals and children; Maintains appropriate documentation of family/child involvement; Adheres to all due process procedures and compliance requirements; and performs other duties as assigned.
 
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required; however Master’s Degree in Social Work is preferred with moderate experience in a job related field.  Must possess the following and/or willing to obtain licensure as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and have a valid drivers license.
 
CONTRACT/SALARY:   Full-time position for the 2024-2025 year.  Position to begin August 6, 2024.  Beginning salary dependent upon education, qualifications and experience.  Excellent fringe benefits.
 
APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference. 
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or kari.bailey@swwc.org
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Amber Bruns at 507-337-2946 or amber.bruns@swwc.org
 
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.
 
WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
 
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.