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Director of Mental Health Services at Lake Elsinore Unified School District

Application Deadline

3/31/2023 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
3/13/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Annual $167,935 - $194,682 plus $1200 Doctoral Stipend, plus excellent fringe benefits package
Length of Work Year
222 Days Annually (Start July 1, 2023)
Employment Type
Full Time
Site
District Office

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, create, plan, organize, coordinate and oversee programs and staff to support and promote positive student engagement and maximize positive outcomes in district educational programs and academic achievement.

Requirements / Qualifications

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: In addition to the Edjoin Application please complete an LEUSD Certificated Management application found under "Links Related to This Job" or go to www.leusd.k12.ca.us under the Personnel Department. • Letter of Interest • Certificated Management Application • Resume • Three (3) current professional letters of recommendation dated within 12 months • Copies of appropriate licenses/credentials • Copies of all transcripts All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Education Required: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in a related field required; Doctorate desirable. Experience Required: Experiences in the provision of clinical mental health services, counseling, psychology and/or administrative experience required; Successful experience in Student Support Services, specifically in the area of Mental Health, (district office and/or school site) experience desirable. Minimum three (3) years of successful certificated experience working with students in a school setting. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid Administrative Services Credential required; Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential desirable, Current California licensure as Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, LPCC or LCSW preferred. Valid CA Driver’s License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test/negative TB test results (upon hire).

Requirements / Qualifications

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: In addition to the Edjoin Application please complete an LEUSD Certificated Management application found under "Links Related to This Job" or go to www.leusd.k12.ca.us under the Personnel Department. • Letter of Interest • Certificated Management Application • Resume • Three (3) current professional letters of recommendation dated within 12 months • Copies of appropriate licenses/credentials • Copies of all transcripts All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Education Required: Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in a related field required; Doctorate desirable. Experience Required: Experiences in the provision of clinical mental health services, counseling, psychology and/or administrative experience required; Successful experience in Student Support Services, specifically in the area of Mental Health, (district office and/or school site) experience desirable. Minimum three (3) years of successful certificated experience working with students in a school setting. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid Administrative Services Credential required; Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential desirable, Current California licensure as Licensed Psychologist, LMFT, LPCC or LCSW preferred. Valid CA Driver’s License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, negative pre-employment drug screen test/negative TB test results (upon hire).

Comments and Other Information

Applications from qualified candidates are invited. We encourage applicants who are Bilingual in English/Spanish. Please refer to full job description for more detail. All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted. While applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system, anyone who attempts to directly contact individual Board members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the position. The candidate selected for employment should be available to begin on July 1, 2023. Anticipated Recruitment Dates: Screening by April 3; 1st Interviews: Week of April 10, 2023; Final Interviews: Week of April 17; Board Approval: April 20 or May 11, 2023.

Comments and Other Information


Applications from qualified candidates are invited. We encourage applicants who are Bilingual in English/Spanish. Please refer to full job description for more detail. All applications must be submitted through Edjoin. Facsimile, electronic or paper application materials will not be accepted. While applicants are encouraged to research the community and the school system, anyone who attempts to directly contact individual Board members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered to have disqualified herself/himself from candidacy for the position. The candidate selected for employment should be available to begin on July 1, 2023. Anticipated Recruitment Dates: Screening by April 3; 1st Interviews: Week of April 10, 2023; Final Interviews: Week of April 17; Board Approval: April 20 or May 11, 2023.