
Mental Health School Wellness Specialist I/II at Santa Clara County Office Of Education
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Mental Health School Wellness Specialist I: Any combination equivalent to
- Education: Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field AND
- Experience: one year experience working in an educational or mental health organization working with school aged children in educational, individual, or family therapy service settings. Experience with “at risk” students, and/or experience working in a Wellness/School Based Health Center preferred. Mental Health School Wellness Specialist II: Any combination equivalent to
- Education: Master’s degree which qualifies for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, licensure as a Professional Counselor, or licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the State Board of Behavioral Science AND
- Experience: and one year experience working in an educational or mental health organization working with school aged children in educational, individual, or family therapy service settings. Experience with “at risk” students, and/or experience working in a Wellness/School Based Health Center preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Mental Health School Wellness Specialist I: A valid California driver's licenseMental Health School Wellness Specialist II: Possession of a valid California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, valid California license as a Clinical Psychologist, valid California license as a Professional Counselor or a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State Board of Behavioral Science. A valid California driver's license
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Mental Health School Wellness Specialist I: Any combination equivalent to
- Education: Master’s in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field AND
- Experience: one year experience working in an educational or mental health organization working with school aged children in educational, individual, or family therapy service settings. Experience with “at risk” students, and/or experience working in a Wellness/School Based Health Center preferred. Mental Health School Wellness Specialist II: Any combination equivalent to
- Education: Master’s degree which qualifies for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensure as a Clinical Psychologist, licensure as a Professional Counselor, or licensure as a Clinical Social Worker by the State Board of Behavioral Science AND
- Experience: and one year experience working in an educational or mental health organization working with school aged children in educational, individual, or family therapy service settings. Experience with “at risk” students, and/or experience working in a Wellness/School Based Health Center preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Mental Health School Wellness Specialist I: A valid California driver's licenseMental Health School Wellness Specialist II: Possession of a valid California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, valid California license as a Clinical Psychologist, valid California license as a Professional Counselor or a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State Board of Behavioral Science. A valid California driver's license
Comments and Other Information
THE POSITION
Position is open until filled. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
The Professional Learning & Instructional Support Division is currently accepting applications for Mental Health Wellness Specialist I and II.
The Mental Health School Wellness Specialist I and Mental Health School Wellness Specialist II is an alternate class series. Incumbents may be employed in either level depending on their qualifications and licensing.
Under the direct supervision of the assigned Administrator, the Mental Health School Wellness Specialist is responsible for the operation of the Wellness Center at assigned middle and high school site(s), including program implementation, day to day operations, coordinating direct services, and spearheading schoolwide prevention and education efforts. Ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, codes, and regulations (HIPAA and FERPA) related to student support and wellness services; assists with Medi-Cal certification process and billing, and performs related work as required to ensure that all programs are in alignment with the outcomes for student success. This position is contingent upon the receipt of grant funding.
This position has a work year of 11 months/ 185 days/ 8 hours per day.
To learn more about this position, please click Comments and Other Information
THE POSITION
Position is open until filled. Applications will be assessed as they are received.
The Professional Learning & Instructional Support Division is currently accepting applications for Mental Health Wellness Specialist I and II.
The Mental Health School Wellness Specialist I and Mental Health School Wellness Specialist II is an alternate class series. Incumbents may be employed in either level depending on their qualifications and licensing.
Under the direct supervision of the assigned Administrator, the Mental Health School Wellness Specialist is responsible for the operation of the Wellness Center at assigned middle and high school site(s), including program implementation, day to day operations, coordinating direct services, and spearheading schoolwide prevention and education efforts. Ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, codes, and regulations (HIPAA and FERPA) related to student support and wellness services; assists with Medi-Cal certification process and billing, and performs related work as required to ensure that all programs are in alignment with the outcomes for student success. This position is contingent upon the receipt of grant funding.
This position has a work year of 11 months/ 185 days/ 8 hours per day.