AISD Licensed Mental Health Professionals work collaboratively with families, schools and community partners to promote students’ academic success by providing mental health and community resource support.

AISD Licensed Mental Health Professionals provide Tier 3 services, including social work services and direct counseling support. They are an extension of school counselors and work closely with campus admin teams to provide support to students and families needing more individualized support. Services may include short-term counseling to students  through AISD School Mental Health Centers.

The goal of the Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LMHPs) is to foster positive relations and improve students’ wellbeing.  LMHPs work to strengthen students’ capacity to regulate emotions, promote positive peer relationships, develop alternatives to risk-taking behaviors, and build resilience for managing difficult situations.

Services provided by LMHPs 

• Assessing and assisting students with mental health concerns in collaboration with other district providers.   
• Designing interventions to remove barriers to learning and promote academic and social and emotional success.
• Providing consultation to school personnel, parents/guardians, and community for the purpose of enhancing their understanding of student needs, developing effective interventions, and building school capacity. 
• Providing direct mental health services (support and/or short-term counseling) with children and guardians.
• Assisting with program development and implementation in support of student academic and social and emotional success. 
• Coordinating and/or delivering trainings and workshops for teachers, school staff and parents.
• Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs.
• Ensuring that students and families are provided services within the context of multicultural understanding and competence.
• Facilitating crisis response across the district as a member of the district crisis response team. 

Accessing LMHP Services

LMHPs are available to support students and families with complex needs across Austin Independent School District. Referrals to an LMHP are made through the campus counselors, administrators and child study teams.  For additional information on LMHP services, please contact Dr. Kimberly Wilson, Supervisor for Licensed Mental Health Professionals, at kimberly.wilson@austinisd.org.

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