ERMHS Therapist (Educational Related Mental Health Services) - Special Ed (QSS 9136) at Santa Clara Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD’s Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students: • World-Leading Professional • Student-Centered Lifelong Learner • Creative and Critical Thinker • Adaptive Forward Thinker • The Caring Adult • Inclusivity Champion • Equity Advocate • Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Requirements / Qualifications
Provide assessment and intervention, on-going counseling services, and outside referrals to students and families for mental health services. Serve students identified by the IEP team for Educational Related Mental Health Services. Deliver student curriculum addressing mental health issues. Participate on a Student Attendance and Review Board and Student Study team as requested. Distinguishing Characteristics: Well-developed human relations skills to achieve and maintain trust and cooperation with peers and students, to deliver formal discussion with classroomsized groups, to resolve conflict, and to use advanced lines of inquiry to obtain personal information from students. Exemplary writing, communication, time management and organizational skills. Therapist will support the counseling needs of students within the therapeutic K-2 and 3-5 classrooms. Education & Licenses: Requires a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or Counseling Psychology, and a current California State License in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. A valid California driver’s license is also required. Please note: This position begins for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Other (Masters Degree)
- Other (California State License (Ed Psych, Clinic Social Work, MFT))
Requirements / Qualifications
Provide assessment and intervention, on-going counseling services, and outside referrals to students and families for mental health services. Serve students identified by the IEP team for Educational Related Mental Health Services. Deliver student curriculum addressing mental health issues. Participate on a Student Attendance and Review Board and Student Study team as requested. Distinguishing Characteristics: Well-developed human relations skills to achieve and maintain trust and cooperation with peers and students, to deliver formal discussion with classroomsized groups, to resolve conflict, and to use advanced lines of inquiry to obtain personal information from students. Exemplary writing, communication, time management and organizational skills. Therapist will support the counseling needs of students within the therapeutic K-2 and 3-5 classrooms. Education & Licenses: Requires a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or Counseling Psychology, and a current California State License in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. A valid California driver’s license is also required. Please note: This position begins for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Other (Masters Degree)
- Other (California State License (Ed Psych, Clinic Social Work, MFT))
Comments and Other Information
*Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates
Comments and Other Information
*Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates
Application Deadline
4/11/2025 11:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
3/7/2025
Contact
Julie Bennett
408-423-2208
408-423-2208
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$76.16 - $97.20 Per Hour
$76.16 - $97.20 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Benefits may include dental, vision, medical, paid holidays, paid vacation; includes a $97.98 per month travel stipend
Length of Work Year
7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 10 months/191 days per year, work hours TBD
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Special Education Department
Effective Hire Date:
August 7, 2025
Salary Grade:
36