School Based Mental Health & Wellness Coordinator

 Archbishop John Carroll High School

211 Matson Ford Road

Radnor, Pa.  19087

Mission Statement

Archbishop John Carroll High School, a co-educational secondary school within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is committed to excellence in the areas of spiritual, academic, and social development. By guiding our students in the development of their goals within the context of a meaningful relationship with God, others, and self, we challenge them to responsible stewardship in the world. With Christ as our model, the school accomplishes this challenge through the dedication of a professional staff who educate their students by implementing innovative and competitive methodologies to prepare the twenty-first century learner for the ever-changing world.

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility is to act as liaison, consultant, organizer, and key team member with the schools 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 supports 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. They will work as a liaison between the Guidance Department, Academic Resource Room, and the Administration, completed various tasks, including:

• Focus on core elements, strategic approaches, and guiding principles;
• Collaborative partnerships between school, families, and the community, including behavioral health providers;
• 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;
• Professional development for teachers, administrators and other school staff;
• Evidence-based peer-to-peer support;
• Equitable integration of social and emotional learning (SEL) within all academic instruction for K-12;
• 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;
• Evidence-based interventions, including those provided outside the classroom or outside of the school day;
• Systematic evaluation of behavioral health & wellness supports (e.g., formative and summative evaluation processes);
• Systematic connection to clinical treatment (when needed);
• Sustainable policies that support behavioral health & wellness for students and staff;
• Collaboration with technical assistance provider;
• Monitor and support the communication and utilization of wrap-around services for students with mental health challenges or students in mental health crisis;
• Provide technical support to schools and communities on mental health services, interventions, referrals, programming and concerns;
• Support students, families, and schools by coordinating with counseling agencies, caseworkers, probation officers, community and support services, etc. Work with other agencies to share information and coordinate services;
• Coordinate prevention activities with District and community teams focused on engagement and empowerment of students and families. Work cooperatively with the District and the community on prevention media campaigns;
• 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.
• Work with the Guidance Department and Administration to plan yearly Mental Health and Wellness Days for the student body.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Administration that meet the Mental Health and wellness needs of the student body.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Master’s degree in administration, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field
• 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.

 Candidates interested in this position should submit their cover letter, references, resume and

salary expectations to Catherine O’Keefe at cokeefe@jcarroll.org.    

 The deadline for application is August 6, 2025.

 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.