Specifications include, but are not limited to: Services will be provided by licensed professionals (LCMHC/LCSW) who are supervised and capable of consulting other licensed professionals as needed. ● Family engagement and active family involvement is critical at the initiation and throughout the treatment process. Services will only be provided to students who are younger than 18 years old following the receipt of parental/guardian consent. Students who are 18 years of age or older can provide consent to receive services without consent of parent/guardian. Providers/agencies agree to follow the process and protocol determined by JCPS regarding referral for services and to work with JCPS to develop appropriate consent forms and information materials about services offered. ● Services should be proactive and positive, building on the strengths of the students and families. ● Service providers should show willingness to build strong collaborations with school administrators, student services and support staff, teachers, and other school staff. ● Services must follow the mandate to be least intrusive, least restrictive and responsive to the individual needs of the child within the school setting. ● All employees of the agency / provider shall agree to follow all JCPS rules, regulations, procedures (including background checks and screening processes), and Board policies when providing services to JCPS students on school property or virtually if the client is receiving services through the SBMH Program
