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School-Based Mental Health Project

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Roles & Definitions

School-Based Mental Health Professional

A School-Based Mental Health Professional is defined as a professional starting after January 1, 2023 with a master's degree in psychology, counseling, or social work that provides mental health services including direct School-Based Mental Health Interventions.  These professionals must have their Professional Educator License (PEL) or commit to obtaining this within three years of application. 

School-Based Mental Health Fellow

A School-Based Mental Health Fellow is defined as a graduate student enrolled and attending graduate courses at SIU, SIU-E, or NLU in school psychology, school social work, or school counseling with an internship within an approved school district and school providing mental health services including direct intervention. 

School-Based Mental Health Supervisor

A School-Based Mental Health Supervisor is defined as a professional meeting the School-Based Mental Health Professional definition with at least two years of experience and holding a PEL in School Social Work, School Psychology, or School Counseling.  Eligible supervisors may also hold a license as a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).

School-Based Mental Health Mentor

A School-Based Mental Health Mentor is defined as a professional meeting the School-Based Mental Health Professional definition with at least one year of experience and willing to mentor a new professional. 

School-Based Mental Health Intervention

School-Based Mental Health Intervention is defined as teaching a skill or skills that are evidence-based, providing additional structure or predictability, must be over time, and must include consistent data collection for progress monitoring 

School-Based Mental Health Service Episode of Care

School-Based Mental Health Service Episode of Care is defined as conducting a comprehensive assessment, providing a mental health diagnosis, creating a treatment plan, and providing direct intervention for students. 

Prioritizations for Selection of School-Based MH Providers

Expansion of Mental Health Services

The ISBE School-Based Mental Health Projects and US Department of Education guidelines for this funding opportunity emphasize prioritization of the expansion of mental health service providers across Illinois and within partnering districts. This expansion is emphasized with priority points to increase competitive selection of applicants for these projects.

Addition of a Mental Health Provider Position

25 pts

New School-Based Mental Health Professional position that did not exist prior to 12/31/2022.  This new role will expand the number of positions for mental health providers by one additional provider.

New Provider Filling a New Position

10 pts

New School-Based Mental Health Professional provider in a previous position created after 1/1/2023.

New Provider Filling a Previous Position

5 pts

New School-Based Mental Health Professional provider in a previous position created before 12/31/2022


Background Influencing Student Mental Health

The ISBE School-Based Mental Health Projects and US Department of Education guidelines for this funding opportunity emphasize prioritization of specific backgrounds and diversity that increases the odds of students to access, utilize, and benefit from mental health services. These activities are emphasized with priority points to increase competitive selection of applicants for these projects.

From the Community

10 pts

Professional is from the community (5+ years living in the community) 

Under-Represented Racial, Ethnic, or Cultural Group

10 pts

Professional reflects an under-represented racial, ethnic, or cultural group that is underrepresented in the mental health profession discipline

Addition of Individual Makes Team Representative of the Community

10 pts

Addition of the individual improves the mental health team of professionals' reflection of the racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the community


Role & Responsibility

The ISBE School-Based Mental Health Projects and US Department of Education guidelines for this funding opportunity emphasize prioritization of specific activities within the role of the School-Based Mental Health Professional. These activities are emphasized with priority points to increase competitive selection of applicants for these projects.

Performing Comprehensive Mental Health Services

10 pts

 Performing mental health services at the top of their license

  • Includes Assessment, Dx, Tx Plan, and direct Intervention at Tier II and III
  • Can do majority of what community mental health agencies could do for students

Performing Direct Mental Health Intervention

10 pts

20+ hours/week of performing direct 1:1 or small group mental health interventions with students


Note: School-Based Mental Health Intervention is defined as teaching a skill or skills that are evidence-based, providing additional structure or predictability, must be over time, and must include consistent data collection for progress monitoring 

Professional Employed by the District

10 pts

 Professional is employed by the school district 

Professionals holds a provisional or full PEL

10 pts

Professionals holds a full or provision Professional Educator License (PEL)

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Applicants can be considered throughout the year
School-Based Mental Health Graduate Student Fellowship ApplicationSchool-Based Mental Health Professional ApplicationSchool-Based Mental Health Supervisor ApplicationSchool-Based Mental Health Re-specializing Professional Application

TRS/BP Training Handouts

School Climate Presentation Part 1 (pdf)

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Stress Management Presentation Part 1 (pdf)

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De-Escalation Presentation Part I (pdf)

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School Climate Presentation Part 2 (pdf)

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Stress Management Presentation Part 2 (pdf)

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De-Escalation Presentation Part 2 (pdf)

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