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Specialist - Educationally Related Mental Health - Starts August (Outside Candidates and IUSD Substitutes Apply Here) at Irvine Unified School District

Application Deadline

6/27/2022 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/1/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Starting salary is $7,097 per month. There are 6 steps to our salary schedule with $8,844 per month as step 6.
Length of Work Year
40 hours/week; 10 months/year
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 36,000 PK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Under the supervision of the Special Education Coordinator, provides educationally related behavioral/mental health services including individual and group counseling, consultations, assessments, referrals, and mental health educational programs for students identified with mental health disorders or related special education needs referred for service through their IEP team; conducts ERMHS assessments to determine student placement; serves as a part of a multi-disciplinary team; plans and conducts mental health related professional development training for District personnel; supplements the District’s general education student counseling and guidance program. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field and three years experience working with families or school age children in an educational, individual or family therapy services setting. Some experience working with “at risk” or special needs students preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. A PPS in Counseling could be substituted for the above license with candidates understanding that they are hired into the classified service.

https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/specialist-educationally_related_mental_health.pdf

Requirements / Qualifications

**Only Edjoin online applications are accepted for this position.

  • Certification (One of the required licenses or credentials must be attached as a 'Certification'.)
  • Resume (Complete applications include a resume, certification and at least 2 references on the application.)

Requirements / Qualifications

**Only Edjoin online applications are accepted for this position.

  • Certification (One of the required licenses or credentials must be attached as a 'Certification'.)
  • Resume (Complete applications include a resume, certification and at least 2 references on the application.)

Comments and Other Information

IUSD offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work 30 hours or more per week. The district pays most of the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance for all eligible employees and nominal costs for dependent coverage. This coverage is effective after 60 days of employment. #IUSD #Irvinejobs #LMFT #LCSW #PPSCounseling

Comments and Other Information


IUSD offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work 30 hours or more per week. The district pays most of the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance for all eligible employees and nominal costs for dependent coverage. This coverage is effective after 60 days of employment. #IUSD #Irvinejobs #LMFT #LCSW #PPSCounseling