Mental Health Therapist, Alternative Education at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the assigned Administrator, the 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: -Master’s degree in counseling/social work or related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education. -Valid Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). -At least one (1) year of full time experience in providing mental health therapy services to school-aged children in a California school district, county education office or county mental health authority. -Valid California Driver’s License. -Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), CPR, and ASIST or commensurate certification must be earned within 130 days of employment. Desired: -Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential or enrollment in California Personnel Services Credential program. -Bilingual Spanish. All of the following documents are required for this position:
- Certification (Copy of MFT or LCSW License)
- Copy of Transcript (Proof of Master's degree- copy of degree or transcripts)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: -Master’s degree in counseling/social work or related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education. -Valid Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). -At least one (1) year of full time experience in providing mental health therapy services to school-aged children in a California school district, county education office or county mental health authority. -Valid California Driver’s License. -Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), CPR, and ASIST or commensurate certification must be earned within 130 days of employment. Desired: -Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential or enrollment in California Personnel Services Credential program. -Bilingual Spanish. All of the following documents are required for this position:
- Certification (Copy of MFT or LCSW License)
- Copy of Transcript (Proof of Master's degree- copy of degree or transcripts)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
This posting serves to fill a current vacancy and to create an eligibility list to fill any openings that may occur in the next 6 months. The current opening is located at Loma Vista Community School.
All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements.
SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
Comments and Other Information
This posting serves to fill a current vacancy and to create an eligibility list to fill any openings that may occur in the next 6 months. The current opening is located at Loma Vista Community School.
All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements.
SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
Application Deadline
10/19/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/16/2023
Contact
Brooke Olsson
8057827265
8057827265
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Unrepresented: $82,548-$117,694 per year ($348.31-$496.60 per day), appropriate placement on the adopted salary schedule.
Length of Work Year
237 paid days per year (includes 202 assigned work days, 21 vacation days and 14 holidays), M-F, 8 hours per day, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA.
Anticipated Start Date
September 2023