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School Based Therapist at Glendora Unified School District

Application Deadline

9/17/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/27/2024
Contact
Raquel Ledezma
6269631611 1106
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$9,044 - $11,009 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Placement may be made up through the third step based on experience according to merit system rules.
Length of Work Year
10 months per year; 214 Days
Employment Type
Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide direct short-term individual/group counseling and case management to students at various District school sites. - Maintain and document individual and group counseling logs, notes, and summaries of mental health treatments provided. - Develop and provide treatment plans and interventions to serve students with mental health disorders. - Participate in school site intervention teams and conducts threat/suicidal/homicidal risk assessments to promote student safety. - Provide support to site leadership in responding to crisis events with school-wide impact. - Perform intake assessments and develop treatment plans for referred students. - Assist parents and families in accessing and utilizing community resources; make referrals for students and to appropriate community resources and social services. - Provide consultation, mental health education to parents of students with mental health needs and school staff. - Participate in professional activities, conferences and research to keep abreast of trends, practices and continued growth and development in services for all students.

- Identify school program needs and assists in developing school strategies to meet student’s needs. - Collaborate with administrators, District staff, parents, and outside mental health agencies to coordinate care and the delivery of effective mental health services for assigned student. - Develop and coordinate prevention and wellness activities. - Coordinate with community agencies and universities for wellness prevention and resource linkage. - Confer and consult with administrators, teachers, staff and parents. - Attend and participate in IEP, IST, 504 and related meetings and professional development trainings; plans and conducts ongoing specialized mental health trainings. Education and Experience: - Any combination equivalent to: Three (3) years of successful experience working with children in a private or governmental agency providing direct behavioral and/or mental health services is desired. Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, or social work. Licenses and other Requirements: - Valid California Driver’s License. - Valid California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiner License either as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ALONG WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION:

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current - within one year)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide direct short-term individual/group counseling and case management to students at various District school sites. - Maintain and document individual and group counseling logs, notes, and summaries of mental health treatments provided. - Develop and provide treatment plans and interventions to serve students with mental health disorders. - Participate in school site intervention teams and conducts threat/suicidal/homicidal risk assessments to promote student safety. - Provide support to site leadership in responding to crisis events with school-wide impact. - Perform intake assessments and develop treatment plans for referred students. - Assist parents and families in accessing and utilizing community resources; make referrals for students and to appropriate community resources and social services. - Provide consultation, mental health education to parents of students with mental health needs and school staff. - Participate in professional activities, conferences and research to keep abreast of trends, practices and continued growth and development in services for all students.

- Identify school program needs and assists in developing school strategies to meet student’s needs. - Collaborate with administrators, District staff, parents, and outside mental health agencies to coordinate care and the delivery of effective mental health services for assigned student. - Develop and coordinate prevention and wellness activities. - Coordinate with community agencies and universities for wellness prevention and resource linkage. - Confer and consult with administrators, teachers, staff and parents. - Attend and participate in IEP, IST, 504 and related meetings and professional development trainings; plans and conducts ongoing specialized mental health trainings. Education and Experience: - Any combination equivalent to: Three (3) years of successful experience working with children in a private or governmental agency providing direct behavioral and/or mental health services is desired. Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, or social work. Licenses and other Requirements: - Valid California Driver’s License. - Valid California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiner License either as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING ALONG WITH YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION:

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three current - within one year)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a certificated administrator, provides mental health support services including counseling, case management, interventions, risk assessment, crisis coordination, management and treatment plans for students; plans and conducts mental health trainings for students, families and staff throughout the District. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: *Dates are subject to change* Potential Panel Interview: Week of September 23, 2024

Comments and Other Information


JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a certificated administrator, provides mental health support services including counseling, case management, interventions, risk assessment, crisis coordination, management and treatment plans for students; plans and conducts mental health trainings for students, families and staff throughout the District. RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE: *Dates are subject to change* Potential Panel Interview: Week of September 23, 2024