SCHOOL: Community School for Creative Education

FTE: Flexible based on applicant need; minimum 0.6 and maximum 1.0 FTE

POSITION: Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Clinician: School Psychologist, MFT, and/or LCSW Credentialed 

LOCATION: Oakland, CA 

REPORTS TO: SPED Team Lead

Position Summary

Community School for Creative Education (CSCE) is looking for an Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) Clinician (School Psychologist, MFT, or LCSW).  S/He will be under the supervision of the Special Education (SPED) Team Lead and applicable on-site staff, and will: provide direct services at assigned schools through ERMHS minutes and Tier II mental health supports; assist in the intervention process as a member of MTSS team; perform ERMHS assessments of referred students as applicable; explain the results of these evaluations to parents, teachers and students where appropriate; provide consultation to educational staff regarding SEL/behavioral issues; and perform other related work as required. 

Our Approach

CSCE  is committed to serving ALL students, regardless of need. Our approach addresses the diverse needs of our students by offering a myriad of program designs to meet individual needs. We offer inclusion, resource instruction, combined programs that include both inclusive and small group instruction, and specialized programs for students with autism, those in need of emotional support, and students with more moderate needs. Utilizing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to analyze and problem solve around student and staff needs. We employ a Waldorf-inspired whole child approach that not only meets the basic needs of our students, but also takes into consideration their socio-emotional, academic and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the SPED Team Lead: 

• Consult and collaborate with educational staff regarding students with emotional and behavioral needs, in accordance with all directives, standards, procedures, policies, laws, rules, regulations, codes and guidelines

• As applicable, process Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) referrals, perform observations, and administer evaluation instruments to individual students

• Interpret, analyze, evaluate, document, track and report results of observations and assessments

• Assist in the intervention process as a member of the MTSS team

• Provide ERMHS (counseling) minutes for students with IEPs (including individual counseling, group counseling and guidance, parent counseling and training, and psychological services) 

• Write progress reports and ERMHS goals for students with IEPs

• Support school wide social emotional learning and tiered levels of intervention 

• Support school wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and tiered levels of intervention 

• Provide Tier II mental health support/skill groups for students

• Participate in MTSS and 504 meetings

• Consult on the composition of Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)

• Consult and regularly meet with the student support services team

• Consult with teachers, support staff, parents, serve as an integral part of multiple site special education teams and attend meetings

• Maintain accurate records and other required data, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner

• Maintain strict student and parent confidentiality

• Perform other duties, as assigned

Abilities and Skills:

• Understand current issues, laws and regulations regarding psychological services, special education, special education trends, and other issues related to children with special needs

• Knowledge of modern psychological and counseling principles, processes and techniques

• Accepted psychological observation, evaluation and assessment instruments, procedures and applications

• Applicable procedures, policies, rules, regulations, codes, laws and guidelines pertaining to special education

• Makes independent decisions but seeks guidance from supervisors as appropriate

• Strong verbal and written skills; proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation

• Data tracking and collection, record management and reporting methods

• Skill in use of computers and technology, to include, but not limited to email, internet, Microsoft Office or equivalent software. Computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners and voice recorders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish bilingual candidates in order to best meet the needs of our high EL population. 

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in School Psychology, MFT, or LCSW credential/license. 

Compensation & Benefits

CSCE offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Application Process

Apply online

• Letter of Intent

• 3 letters of recommendation

• Redacted ERMHS report or intake and treatment plan 

• Participate in an interview panel 

Physical Demands:

Frequent: Sitting, walking, standing, reading, writing, keyboarding, close visual work, conversing, and listening.

Occasional: Lifting and Carrying

Infrequent: Pushing and Pulling

Maximum Weights: Lift 25 lbs. /Carry 25 lbs.

Bonding and/or Testing Required: Clear TB Test, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Work Environment:

School site environment; subject to frequent interruptions, demanding timelines and contact with employees and the public.

CSCE is an equal opportunity employer. CSCE employs staff of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religious affiliation, actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or medical condition where the latter do not impair job performance with reasonable accommodations, and accords them all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to and made available to staff at the school. CSCE will not discriminate on the basis of any of the above factors, nor any basis prohibited by law.