Student Mental Health and Wellness Interventionist
Petersburg City Public Schools, Virginia State University, VA, United States
Position
Student Support Services/Mental Health and Behavior Specialist
Date Posted
3/16/2026
Location
Pleasants Lane Elementary School
Job Title
Student Mental Health and Wellness Interventionist
Salary Range
$48,891-$90,232 (Commensurate with experience)
Supervisor
Coordinator of Student Mental Health, SEL, and Behavior Support
Job Classification
Exempt
Contract Length
11-months (220 days)
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Mental Health and Behavior Interventionist is to provide primary intervention and support to students in Kindergarten through grade 12 who are identified as exhibiting behavioral difficulties which impede their social development and academic success.
Essential Job Functions
Works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and support staff to demonstrate best practices and strategies, and integrates techniques to enhance instruction for students with social, behavioral and emotional challenges
Assists with assessing the functions of student behavior and developing behavior support plans
Provides individual and group sessions to students according to the behavior plan/behavior intervention plan as needed, which may include peer mediation
Assists with the development of crisis prevention and intervention plans
Able to maintain documentation of evidenced based interventions and response to interventions used with students on caseload
Assists with problem-solving with other school and district staff, agency personnel, and other related professionals
Utilizes professional knowledge and skills to ensure implementation and maintenance of intervention plans
Provide Crisis Intervention Supports to students as needed
Link students and families to other services that may be beneficial to the student and their family as needed
Identifies, documents, makes recommendations, and reports data on students' behaviors based on trends and research
Receives training on approved de-escalation techniques and physical intervention methods
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by keeping current with the literature and new research findings, and by attending professional development as appropriate
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Student Mental Health and Behavior Support Coordinator, Director
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of Child Protective Service mandates on reporting
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively relate with persons from a diverse social and economic background
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment
Ability to collaborate effectively with other school personnel, parents and community agencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents
Ability to travel frequently to and from schools/agencies within and without division
Must have some knowledge of current trends and methodologies used to address the needs of children and adolescents with behavioral challenges
Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)
Strong organizational skills
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Ability to leverage (and when needed learn) technology and software applications to create reports, maintain records, and provide data
Must have some knowledge of current trends and methodologies used to address the needs of children and adolescents with behavioral challenges
Must have experience in analyzing and assessing behavior, developing, planning, and implementing behavioral interventions and behavior support plans
Must have knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices in Schools
Must have knowledge of the practices related to school wide behavioral support, including functional behavioral analysis, and the ability to use a variety of observational and interviewing skills
Must have knowledge of child protective laws as related to being a mandated reporter
Must have knowledge of tiered intervention frameworks and best practices utilized in working with students with significant social/emotional/behavioral needs
Must have knowledge of data tracking and collection, record management and reporting methods
Demonstrated Understanding Of Differentiated Instruction — Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related field. Masters degree preferred
Experience: Must have three years of successful experience working with students who have challenging behaviors in a therapeutic or school setting. Experience providing individual and group therapy
Certification and Licensure: hold a Collegiate Professional Certificate or Postgraduate Professional Certificate
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The duties are primarily performed in an office environment, with no unusual physical demands. The physical requirements described are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Student Support Services/Mental Health and Behavior Specialist
Date Posted
3/16/2026
Location
Pleasants Lane Elementary School
Job Title
Student Mental Health and Wellness Interventionist
Salary Range
$48,891-$90,232 (Commensurate with experience)
Supervisor
Coordinator of Student Mental Health, SEL, and Behavior Support
Job Classification
Exempt
Contract Length
11-months (220 days)
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Mental Health and Behavior Interventionist is to provide primary intervention and support to students in Kindergarten through grade 12 who are identified as exhibiting behavioral difficulties which impede their social development and academic success.
Essential Job Functions
Works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, and support staff to demonstrate best practices and strategies, and integrates techniques to enhance instruction for students with social, behavioral and emotional challenges
Assists with assessing the functions of student behavior and developing behavior support plans
Provides individual and group sessions to students according to the behavior plan/behavior intervention plan as needed, which may include peer mediation
Assists with the development of crisis prevention and intervention plans
Able to maintain documentation of evidenced based interventions and response to interventions used with students on caseload
Assists with problem-solving with other school and district staff, agency personnel, and other related professionals
Utilizes professional knowledge and skills to ensure implementation and maintenance of intervention plans
Provide Crisis Intervention Supports to students as needed
Link students and families to other services that may be beneficial to the student and their family as needed
Identifies, documents, makes recommendations, and reports data on students' behaviors based on trends and research
Receives training on approved de-escalation techniques and physical intervention methods
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development by keeping current with the literature and new research findings, and by attending professional development as appropriate
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Student Mental Health and Behavior Support Coordinator, Director
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of Child Protective Service mandates on reporting
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to effectively relate with persons from a diverse social and economic background
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment
Ability to collaborate effectively with other school personnel, parents and community agencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents
Ability to travel frequently to and from schools/agencies within and without division
Must have some knowledge of current trends and methodologies used to address the needs of children and adolescents with behavioral challenges
Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)
Strong organizational skills
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Ability to leverage (and when needed learn) technology and software applications to create reports, maintain records, and provide data
Must have some knowledge of current trends and methodologies used to address the needs of children and adolescents with behavioral challenges
Must have experience in analyzing and assessing behavior, developing, planning, and implementing behavioral interventions and behavior support plans
Must have knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices in Schools
Must have knowledge of the practices related to school wide behavioral support, including functional behavioral analysis, and the ability to use a variety of observational and interviewing skills
Must have knowledge of child protective laws as related to being a mandated reporter
Must have knowledge of tiered intervention frameworks and best practices utilized in working with students with significant social/emotional/behavioral needs
Must have knowledge of data tracking and collection, record management and reporting methods
Demonstrated Understanding Of Differentiated Instruction — Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or Applied Behavioral Analysis or a related field. Masters degree preferred
Experience: Must have three years of successful experience working with students who have challenging behaviors in a therapeutic or school setting. Experience providing individual and group therapy
Certification and Licensure: hold a Collegiate Professional Certificate or Postgraduate Professional Certificate
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The duties are primarily performed in an office environment, with no unusual physical demands. The physical requirements described are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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