Mental Health Specialist at Ventura County Office of Education
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Provide services to students, staff, and families with social-emotional and/or behavioral needs in self-contained VCOE-operated Schools and Programs. Implement a multi-faceted social-emotional and behavioral response system; including individual and group counseling, and social work services. Observe students, collect, and analyze data to conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs), and Comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plans (CBIPs). Participate in team meetings, including end of day debrief, daily collaboration, and staff meetings to support student needs and plans in VCOE-operated school program(s). Meetings may include Student Review Team (SRT) meetings, case conferences, and Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings. Provide behavior consultation, training, and support to staff on positive behavior support strategies, social-emotional and behavioral strategies and approaches for students including Trauma Informed Practices, Applied Behavior Analysis, Restorative Justice, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess a Master’s degree and one of the licenses/credentials/degrees listed below; Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in Non-violent Crisis Interventions (NCI); Must be able to become certified by Ventura in Positive Behavior Interventions to complete FBAs and CBIPS. Experience in a school setting implementing Positive Behavior Supports, preferred; Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess one of the following: 1) License as a Marriage, Family, Child Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; 2) License as an Educational Psychologist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; 3) License as a Psychologist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or 4) License as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Must possess valid California Driver's License.
- Certificate Copy (Master's Degree)
- Certification (One of the following 1) License as a Marriage, Family, Child Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist; or 2) License as an Educational Psychologist; or 3) License as a Psychologist; or 4) License as a Clinical Social Worker. Issued by the licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 18 months [LETTERS MUST BE DATED]**)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess a Master’s degree and one of the licenses/credentials/degrees listed below; Must be able to become certified by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) in Non-violent Crisis Interventions (NCI); Must be able to become certified by Ventura in Positive Behavior Interventions to complete FBAs and CBIPS. Experience in a school setting implementing Positive Behavior Supports, preferred; Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess one of the following: 1) License as a Marriage, Family, Child Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; 2) License as an Educational Psychologist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; 3) License as a Psychologist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; or 4) License as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Must possess valid California Driver's License.
- Certificate Copy (Master's Degree)
- Certification (One of the following 1) License as a Marriage, Family, Child Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist; or 2) License as an Educational Psychologist; or 3) License as a Psychologist; or 4) License as a Clinical Social Worker. Issued by the licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 18 months [LETTERS MUST BE DATED]**)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
**Please note Superintendent Policy # 3521.1**
Letters of Recommendation: Ventura County Office of Education letterhead and/or the name of the Office are not to be used by employees in providing letters of recommendation or other types of endorsement without the express review and approval of the Superintendent or appropriate branch Associate Superintendent. Please contact your supervisor for approval.
Ventura County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Comments and Other Information
**Please note Superintendent Policy # 3521.1**
Letters of Recommendation: Ventura County Office of Education letterhead and/or the name of the Office are not to be used by employees in providing letters of recommendation or other types of endorsement without the express review and approval of the Superintendent or appropriate branch Associate Superintendent. Please contact your supervisor for approval.
Ventura County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Deadline
5/17/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/10/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$50.47 - $62.80 Per Hour
$50.47 - $62.80 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
11 months
Employment Type
Full Time