Mental Health Therapist at West Fargo Public Schools in West Fargo, ND

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Job Description Position Title : Mental Health Therapist Location: District-wide Department : Behavioral Health & Wellness Reports To : Director of Behavioral Health & Wellness Term: Ongoing 200-day calendar beginning with the 2026-27 school year. (Prorated depending on start date). This position is funded through the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant through 2028. Schedule: Mon-Fri Full-time Salary: If licensed through ESPB, the position follows the 2025-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule . If not licensed through ESPB, the position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 at C433 - Starting salary begins at $33.95-$39.45/hour, based on experience. Date of last review : May 2026 SUMMARY : The Mental Health Therapists for West Fargo Public Schools (WFPS) provide evidence based individual and group clinical interventions to learners at elementary and/or secondary sites. The Mental Health Therapists engage in consultation and collaboration with the MTSS-B teams to determine learner needs and how to respond. Mental health Therapists provide ongoing communication with families, school staff, and community providers to have a coordinated response to the learner's needs. Therapists also participate in regular ongoing meetings with the School Based Clinical Mental Health Team and provide training as needed and leadership on district-wide mental health programming. To Apply: Please complete the application and include up-to-date, relevant submissions of your resume, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation. Please also include your transcripts and a copy of your licensure through ESPB, if available. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned) Collaboration: Develops positive, working relationships with learners, colleagues, and the wider district community. Fosters an environment that establishes respect and rapport between the educator and learners. Utilizes questions and discussion topics that promotes critical thinking. Supports district in building capacity in serving learners with complex needs. Communication: Uses exemplary communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas through multiple formats and diverse audiences. Proactively seeks to resolve controversy and conflict through respectful negotiation. Compassion: Models and leads de-escalations/crisis responses in alignment with district policies. Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences. Creativity: Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall employee experience. Critical Thinking: Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding. Engages and has knowledge of the process of district research-based behavioral programming and supporting documentation. Proactively engages in problem-solving. Reflection: Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities. Actively participates in on-going professional development opportunities. Resilience: Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations. Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps. Responsibility: Fosters a safe and equitable learning environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodat