COORDINATOR - MENTAL HEALTH at Palm Springs Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability Valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist.
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following document(s) attached to this application before application deadline: • Letter of Introduction • Three Letters of Recommendation (Dated within 1 year) • Resume • Valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. • Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed-Join.org account.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability Valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist.
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following document(s) attached to this application before application deadline: • Letter of Introduction • Three Letters of Recommendation (Dated within 1 year) • Resume • Valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. • Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed-Join.org account.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Support Services, the Coordinator – Mental Health is responsible for the administration of the District’s mental health services and community mental health services for clients ages 0-18 with Medi-Cal. This position monitors compliance regulations and oversees administrative functions for the program, including clinical supervision, program and staff development, clinical consultation to District staff, students, parents and families.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Possession of a Master's degree in degree in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in mental health service delivery and administration with specific experience in supervision, program development, management, evaluation, budget and staff recruitment.
• Two (2) years of experience managing a Medi-Cal program.
• Experience in a private or governmental agency providing direct mental health related services to students, which should include identifying patient mental health needs, using community resources, and student advocacy.
***CLICK ON JOB DESCRIPTION LINK ABOVE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS***
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Support Services, the Coordinator – Mental Health is responsible for the administration of the District’s mental health services and community mental health services for clients ages 0-18 with Medi-Cal. This position monitors compliance regulations and oversees administrative functions for the program, including clinical supervision, program and staff development, clinical consultation to District staff, students, parents and families.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Possession of a Master's degree in degree in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in mental health service delivery and administration with specific experience in supervision, program development, management, evaluation, budget and staff recruitment.
• Two (2) years of experience managing a Medi-Cal program.
• Experience in a private or governmental agency providing direct mental health related services to students, which should include identifying patient mental health needs, using community resources, and student advocacy.
***CLICK ON JOB DESCRIPTION LINK ABOVE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS***
Application Deadline
9/27/2021 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/10/2021
Contact
Olivia Castellanos
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$8,032 Monthly Salary
Length of Work Year
8 Hours, 12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Mental Health
Position Number
2-594-001