Administrator, Mental Health Services at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Educational Services Division is dedicated to supporting professional learning for Orange County school districts. Through the collective capacity, Educational Services provides high quality and sustainable professional learning that enhances the professional capital of the community we serve. We provide multi-tiered system of support to the Orange County community that focus on academic, behavioral, and social success for all learners through: Professional Learning, Technical Assistance, Tools and Resources. The Orange County Department of Education and the Educational Services Division is currently recruiting for an Administrator, Mental Health Services. This position will lead mental health reform efforts and support in Orange County schools by managing, supervising, planning, and coordinating activities and operations within Educational Services. The Administrator will spearhead collaborative efforts to transform mental health services and supports for students by coordinating assigned activities with other units, divisions, outside agencies, and the community. This forward-thinking leader will provide highly responsible and complex assistance to the program Director in developing and implementing innovative mental health programs, services, professional learning, and resources. The Administrator, Mental Health Services will play a pivotal role in establishing Orange County as a model for data-driven, equitable, and comprehensive mental health practices that enable all students to thrive.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two (2) years of administrative service in a public-school setting. • Master’s Degree with major course work in education, education administration, behavior management or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public-school setting. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (School Counselor, School Psychologist, or School Social Worker) • A Valid California Administrative Credential • Optional, but desirable: LPCC, LCSW, LMFT
There are supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your experience in a leadership role responsible for managing mental health services within a district or site. Detail your perspective on integrating student mental health services and support within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Additionally, discuss any accomplishments or obstacles you've encountered while striving to implement this vision. 2. Please describe your familiarity with the recently introduced California Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program (SBHIP), and elaborate on any previous experience you may have had in assisting districts or schools in establishing the necessary infrastructure for Medi-Cal billing and reimbursement.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two (2) years of administrative service in a public-school setting. • Master’s Degree with major course work in education, education administration, behavior management or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public-school setting. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (School Counselor, School Psychologist, or School Social Worker) • A Valid California Administrative Credential • Optional, but desirable: LPCC, LCSW, LMFT
There are supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your experience in a leadership role responsible for managing mental health services within a district or site. Detail your perspective on integrating student mental health services and support within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Additionally, discuss any accomplishments or obstacles you've encountered while striving to implement this vision. 2. Please describe your familiarity with the recently introduced California Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program (SBHIP), and elaborate on any previous experience you may have had in assisting districts or schools in establishing the necessary infrastructure for Medi-Cal billing and reimbursement.
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Comments and Other Information
A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
EOE/ADA
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Application Deadline
10/4/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/18/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management Range 36: $623.48 - $759.64 Daily. Placement based on review of education and experience.
Length of Work Year
12 months / 225 days
Employment Type
Full Time
BENEFITS
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.