School Health Team Roles: Nurses, Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Educators

Core Functions

School health personnel provide direct services, develop policies, collaborate across disciplines, conduct research, and advocate for student health.

Role-Specific Duties

• School Nurses: First aid, screenings, immunizations, health education, care plans, policy development.
• School Counselors: Academic, social, emotional counseling; family/teacher collaboration.
• School Social Workers: Family/peer/community issues; resource linkage.
• School Psychologists: Mental health evaluation, intervention, teacher/parent consultation.
• Health Educators: Curriculum development, health promotion programs.
• Administrators: Resource allocation, policy enforcement, program advocacy.

Together, they create a healthy, supportive learning environment.