Director of Health and Wellness Services starting at $105,000.00

Greenfield Public Schools

$105K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Public Health, Nursing, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in health administration or school health services
  • Strong knowledge of Massachusetts public health laws and educational regulations
  • Experience in leading teams and managing multidisciplinary staff
  • Proficiency in developing and implementing health policies and protocols
  • Familiarity with mental health support frameworks and evidence-based practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and evaluate a district-wide health and wellness program
  • Recruit, hire, and supervise school nurses
  • Oversee compliance with mandatory health screenings and medication administration
  • Collaborate with the District School Physician on clinical guidelines
  • Facilitate cross-functional clinical teamwork for high-acuity students
  • Coordinate mandatory professional development for school health staff
  • Monitor crisis response procedures and standardize safety protocols

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment focusing on holistic student well-being
  • Collaboration with community health providers
  • Impactful role influencing student health outcomes
  • Chance to implement innovative health programs and practices
Full Job Description
To design, direct, and evaluate a comprehensive district-wide health and wellness program. This administrator compliance with Massachusetts public health laws, establishes unified medical and behavioral health protocols, and provides administrative and clinical leadership to both school nursing and school-based mental health staff (counselors, social workers, and psychologists) to support the holistic physical, social, emotional, and academic success of all students. Duties: *Recruit hire, supervise and evaluate school nurses *Cover building needs when shortages of nursing staff occur. *Oversee the district's Medication Administration Program and maintain the district's Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration. *Direct district compliance with Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L> c.71, 57) regarding mandatory screenings (vision, hearing, postural, and DPH immunization requirements. *Collaborate with the District School Physician to develop, review, and issue clinical guidelines, standing orders, and emergency medication protocols. *Oversee medical accommodations, including individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), section 504 accommodation plans, and health components of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). *Facilitate collaborative, cross-functional clinical teams (nursing and mental health) at each school to ensure seamless care coordination for high-acuity students *Coordinate mandatory professional development, including DESE/DPH nursing orientations, evidence-based mental health methodologies (e.g., CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Care), and state-mandated suicide prevention training (M.G.L. c. 71, 95). *Monitor and document district-wide crisis response procedures, standardizing protocols for risk assessments (suicidal/homicidal ideation), safety planning and re-entry after hospitalization. *Oversee the implementation of the Medical and Behavioral Health Emergency Response Plan. *Serve as a district lead with local Community Behavioral Health Centers, crisis teams and other providers. *Manage the implementation of SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) and other mandates from Massachusetts state guidelines. *Support the implementation of the District's Restorative Practices Implementation Plan *Oversee and assist with summer school nursing coverage and concerns *Oversee medical compliance and procedures on all field trips *Other duties assigned by the Superintendent

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