SELPA Mental Health Therapist at San Luis Obispo County Special Education Local Plan (SELPA)
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the SELPA Program Coordinator, the SELPA Mental Health Therapist is primarily responsible for helping students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally by providing individual, group and family counseling and collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment, complying with Federal and State laws and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in counseling/social work or related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education. At least one (1) year of fulltime experience in providing mental health therapy services to school-aged children in a California school district, county education office or county mental health authority. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s License Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), CPR, and ASIST or commensurate certification must be earned within 130 days of employment. DESIRED: Valid Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license. Bilingual Spanish.
- Copy of Transcript (Proof of Master's degree: Copy of diploma or just the transcript page verifying degree awarded. Please do not send full set of transcripts.)
- Credential Copy (Copy of PPS credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current letters of recommendation)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in counseling/social work or related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education. At least one (1) year of fulltime experience in providing mental health therapy services to school-aged children in a California school district, county education office or county mental health authority. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California Driver’s License Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), CPR, and ASIST or commensurate certification must be earned within 130 days of employment. DESIRED: Valid Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license. Bilingual Spanish.
- Copy of Transcript (Proof of Master's degree: Copy of diploma or just the transcript page verifying degree awarded. Please do not send full set of transcripts.)
- Credential Copy (Copy of PPS credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 current letters of recommendation)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Please read the full job description to ensure you meet minimum qualifications.
Anticipated start date: ASAP
Location of the SELPA office: Atascadero, CA.
For more information about the SLO Co. SELPA, visit their website at www.sloselpa.org.
SLOCOE does not participate in SDI or Social Security for certificated employees but contributes to STRS (State Teacher Retirement System) and offers competitive health/dental/vision benefits plans. Sick/personal leave are provided.
Comments and Other Information
Please read the full job description to ensure you meet minimum qualifications.
Anticipated start date: ASAP
Location of the SELPA office: Atascadero, CA.
For more information about the SLO Co. SELPA, visit their website at www.sloselpa.org.
SLOCOE does not participate in SDI or Social Security for certificated employees but contributes to STRS (State Teacher Retirement System) and offers competitive health/dental/vision benefits plans. Sick/personal leave are provided.
Application Deadline
9/29/2021 8:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
9/14/2021
Contact
Karen Woodruff
(805) 782-7235
(805) 782-7235
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Daily rate range: $359.50 - $497.63
Length of Work Year
190 work days, Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time