Mental Health Practitioner LACHSA at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Project Director III, Mental Health and School Counseling the School Mental Health Practitioner provides multi-tiered school mental health supports to promote resilience, wellbeing and positive school climate in service to students, families, and staff within their assigned school(s). These services include mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and intensive direct services, including case management, crisis intervention, individual, group and family counseling, school-wide campaigns/activities, and classroom lessons/workshops. Through these strategies, the School Mental Health Practitioner supports the educational process by, and removes barriers to, educational success. In addition, a key role of the School Mental Health Practitioner is to coordinate and collaborate with LACOE and school staff, community organizations to improve coordination of services and increase resources.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: • A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field is required. • One year of experience in the field of social work and/or mental health counseling after completion of internships, working with school-age children in a school setting. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credential with document number to their application. See below for step-by-step instructions.): • Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling • Must possess a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences OR a valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. • License/registration must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the entirety of employment as a School Mental Health Practitioner. Registered Associate Social Worker, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor must obtain licensure within five years of start date.
In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number (see instructions below) The following are step-by-step instructions follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: • A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related field is required. • One year of experience in the field of social work and/or mental health counseling after completion of internships, working with school-age children in a school setting. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credential with document number to their application. See below for step-by-step instructions.): • Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling • Must possess a valid license as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences OR a valid registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. • License/registration must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the entirety of employment as a School Mental Health Practitioner. Registered Associate Social Worker, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor must obtain licensure within five years of start date.
In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number (see instructions below) The following are step-by-step instructions follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential.
Comments and Other Information
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Comments and Other Information
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) may provide Remote Work (RW) or an Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) at the administrator's complete discretion. LACOE considers RW and AWS a practical alternative work arrangement in cases where the individual employee, the job's essential functions, the supervisor, and other considerations are well suited to such an arrangement. An example may include positions that do not provide direct services. Not all employees and jobs are suitable for RW or AWS. Request for RW or AWS may be submitted and reviewed by the authorized supervisor and denied or approved per the program's policy.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 803-8297.
Application Deadline
6/10/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/27/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
Certificated Management Range 10 (a) $8,603 (b) $8,947 (c) $9,305 (d) $9,677 (e) $10,064 Monthly
Certificated Management Range 10 (a) $8,603 (b) $8,947 (c) $9,305 (d) $9,677 (e) $10,064 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
https://lacoe.edu/jobs/hr/salary-schedules
Length of Work Year
Twelve Months
Employment Type
Full Time