1. Dedicate a licensed, Master's level clinician to our project. To ensure the strongest collaboration possible, the staff member selected for this position will be approved by both the agency and the district. 2. Support emotionally/behaviorally challenged students: Clinical specialists will also provide consultation for specific situations, particularly in the areas of Asperger's/Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety. Any safeguards needed for confidentiality will be utilized during this process. 3. Screen students through a process agreed upon and worked on together between the Agency and Closter. 4. Assistance in dealing with the post-pandemic transition back to school. 5. Crisis intervention regarding special and general education students who require emotional de-escalation. Agency personnel will intervene in crisis situations that arise during the school day. 6. Additional counseling ability. Sessions will be provided to the students during the school day. Family counseling, parent coaching sessions, educational workshops, or parents' support groups will also be conducted. 7. Coordination with other external entities/organizations with whom the student may be involved, when appropriate, such as Family Court, Bergen's Promise etc. 8. Complete necessary school clearances for at-risk students. 9. Additional clinical observations for at-risk students. 10. Substance Abuse Coordination, if necessary with regard to substance abusing students. 11. Diagnostic evaluations and medication monitoring for at-risk students. 12. Professional Development relating to current mental health needs. 13. Prevention Workshops.
