Youth Mental Health Navigator

Youth Mental Health Navigator
District Wide

A full-time (1.00 FTEs) position as a Youth Mental Health Navigator is available beginning August 2025, for the 2025-26 school year.

Summary of Duties:
Provide social work services in the role of Youth Mental Health Navigator by collaborating with school social workers and local mental health partners.

Primary Tasks:

1. Collaborate with school social workers regarding students who need community mental health resources and services.
2. Collaborate with school social workers on the necessary individual student’s need to access outside mental health services.
3. Maintain effective communication with County Social Services Agencies with focus on students experiencing social and emotional issues.
4. Network and consult with community professionals who may provide potential mental health services to students and their families.

Qualifications Required:
MN licensure as a School Psychologist, School Counselor, or School Social Worker is required.

Organizational Relationships:
This position reports directly to the Director of Student Support Services.

Working Conditions:

• School setting
• Approximately 191 day contract
• Some summer work may be available
• Standard office environment
• Local and state-wide travel as part of service delivery
• Some lifting and movement of materials and/or equipment typically <50 lbs.

Qualifications required:

• Bachelors degree in Social Work preferred.
• Valid Minnesota Department of Education School Social Work License
• State of Minnesota Board of Social Work License
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Others with experience in mental health fields will be considered.

Salary Range:
$49,591 – $88,577 (based on the MTA salary schedule)

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

• Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension
• 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
• Medical Coverage
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• And Much More

Application Deadline:
April 21, 2025 or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org Please upload transcripts and 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.