Associate Mental Health Therapist at Inyo County Office of Education
About the Employer
Working in partnership with school districts, other agencies, and families, the Inyo County Office of Education staff supports quality education for all students. Our responsibilities are to facilitate and communicate information, programs, and change; serve as an innovative role model; promote increased efficiency; and coordinate efforts.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the assigned Administrator, the Associate 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
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: · At least one year of full-time experience in providing mental health therapy services to school-aged children in a California school district, county office of education or county mental health setting. REQUIRED EDUCATION: ·Master’s degree in counseling/social work or related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR CREDENTIALS: ·Valid associate psycho-therapist license or valid pending associate license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Ph.D) ·Valid California Credential authorizing service or enrollment in a PPS program ·Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), CPR, and ASIST or commensurate certification (must be earned within 130 days of employment) ·Current valid California Driver’s License
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: · At least one year of full-time experience in providing mental health therapy services to school-aged children in a California school district, county office of education or county mental health setting. REQUIRED EDUCATION: ·Master’s degree in counseling/social work or related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education. REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR CREDENTIALS: ·Valid associate psycho-therapist license or valid pending associate license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Ph.D) ·Valid California Credential authorizing service or enrollment in a PPS program ·Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), CPR, and ASIST or commensurate certification (must be earned within 130 days of employment) ·Current valid California Driver’s License
Comments and Other Information
Criminal Records clearance and successful results on a pre-employment medical exam prior to start date. STRS, Health & Welfare including Blue Cross, Prescription Card, Dental, Vision. Employee is required to pay for health benefits if they elect to enroll in any plans offered.
Work hours are roughly 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (inclusive of a 30 minute lunch break), but can vary based on travel and district need. Potential for assignment to be located primarily in Lone Pine and Independence. May include some contract days in the summer for the year-round program.
Anticipated start date: August 15, 2023
Comments and Other Information
Criminal Records clearance and successful results on a pre-employment medical exam prior to start date. STRS, Health & Welfare including Blue Cross, Prescription Card, Dental, Vision. Employee is required to pay for health benefits if they elect to enroll in any plans offered.
Work hours are roughly 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (inclusive of a 30 minute lunch break), but can vary based on travel and district need. Potential for assignment to be located primarily in Lone Pine and Independence. May include some contract days in the summer for the year-round program.
Anticipated start date: August 15, 2023