Behavioral Health Therapist - Alternative Education/Student Programs and Services (23-4483 / 23-4484 / 23-4485 / 23-4486) *Riverside / Murrieta / Indio & Palm Springs / Perris* at Riverside County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County. www.rcoe.us
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The job of Behavioral Health Therapist (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW) is done for the purpose(s) of providing therapeutic behavioral and mental health services to students and families, conducting individual and group counseling for students, administering screeners, managing crisis intervention and response, linking to community resources, and providing consultation to school staff to support the behavioral health goals of the student, school, and district. This position is designated as a classified management position and is part of the management leadership team. This is a grant-based position. Employment in this position is subject to the availability of grant funding. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of successful experience working with adolescents in a private setting, school setting, county, or other community-based organization providing direct behavioral and/or mental health services REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Master's degree in psychology, mental health, counseling, social work, or a related field is required. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES -Valid California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiner License either as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. -Completion of or ability to complete, within sixty (60) days of hire, the appropriate clinical supervision course of supervising an AMFT, ACSW, APCC, MFTT, PCCT, or MSW Intern as specified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. -Requires use of personal automobile and possession of a valid California Driver's License. Must maintain possession of such license during the course of employment; have an acceptable driving record, and must be insurable at standard rates by the district's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (Note: the link for the Supplemental Questionnaire can be located on the job posting under "Links Related to this Job". Within the Supplemental Questionnaire, please select ALL the locations you are interested in.)
- Certification (Valid California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiner License either as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two original signed letters of recommendation are required to be dated within the last two years prior to the date of submission. Electronic or unsigned letters are not acceptable. One letter from a supervisor is preferred but not required)
- Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The job of Behavioral Health Therapist (LMFT/LPCC/LCSW) is done for the purpose(s) of providing therapeutic behavioral and mental health services to students and families, conducting individual and group counseling for students, administering screeners, managing crisis intervention and response, linking to community resources, and providing consultation to school staff to support the behavioral health goals of the student, school, and district. This position is designated as a classified management position and is part of the management leadership team. This is a grant-based position. Employment in this position is subject to the availability of grant funding. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of successful experience working with adolescents in a private setting, school setting, county, or other community-based organization providing direct behavioral and/or mental health services REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Master's degree in psychology, mental health, counseling, social work, or a related field is required. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES -Valid California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiner License either as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. -Completion of or ability to complete, within sixty (60) days of hire, the appropriate clinical supervision course of supervising an AMFT, ACSW, APCC, MFTT, PCCT, or MSW Intern as specified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences. -Requires use of personal automobile and possession of a valid California Driver's License. Must maintain possession of such license during the course of employment; have an acceptable driving record, and must be insurable at standard rates by the district's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Answers to Supplemental Questions (Note: the link for the Supplemental Questionnaire can be located on the job posting under "Links Related to this Job". Within the Supplemental Questionnaire, please select ALL the locations you are interested in.)
- Certification (Valid California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiner License either as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.)
- Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two original signed letters of recommendation are required to be dated within the last two years prior to the date of submission. Electronic or unsigned letters are not acceptable. One letter from a supervisor is preferred but not required)
- Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
Comments and Other Information
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered.
If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. *Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)*
Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
RCOE will engage in an interactive process for new hires with valid medical or religious exemption requests as related to the COVID-19 vaccination.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental.
RCOE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or Title IX, contact RCOE’s Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Maria Gandera, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; mgandera@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6653.
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Comments and Other Information
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
***********************************************************************
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered.
If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. *Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)*
Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
RCOE will engage in an interactive process for new hires with valid medical or religious exemption requests as related to the COVID-19 vaccination.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental.
RCOE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or Title IX, contact RCOE’s Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Maria Gandera, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; mgandera@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6653.
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Application Deadline
6/19/2023 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/2/2023
Contact
Karli Orona
(951) 826-6866
(951) 826-6866
Number of Openings
4
Add'l Salary Info
Master's Degree - $101,712 - $133,320 Annually; Doctorate Degree - $101,712 - $133,320 Annually ($1,200 Annual Stipend)
Length of Work Year
222 Days / 12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Recruitment Number:
23-4483 / 23-4484 / 23-4485 / 23-4486
Location:
23-4483 - Arlington Regional Learning Center (Riverside); 23-4484 - David L. Long Regional Learning Center (Murrieta); 23-4485 Don F. Kenny Regional Learning Center (Indio) AND Palm Springs Community School (Palm Springs); Val Verde Regional Learning Center (Perris)
Department:
Alternative Education
Division:
Student Programs and Services
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position Type :
Management - This is a grant-based position. Employment in this position is subject to the availability of grant funding.