School-Based Therapist SY 2025-26 at Multicultural Learning Center
About the Employer
The Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) is a TK-8 dual language public charter school with the mission to bring together a diverse community of learners where cultural and individual differences are the building blocks of academic, social, and intrapersonal success. MLC is diverse by design – aligning policies, programs, and curriculum to support bi-literacy, social emotional wellness, family and community engagement, global competency and social justice. Our four anchors guide our staff and school community in leading this organization and in preparing our students to become bilingual, biliterate global citizens. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - our students recognize different perspectives and points of view, valuing diversity and creating inclusive spaces through equitable learning. Global Citizenry and Bi-Literacy - our school is a community. Our graduates become adults with self- and social-awareness, allowing them to communicate ideas in two languages and with diverse audiences. Social and Environmental Justice - our students are committed to take action against injustice. They are active in their local communities and knowledgeable about topics that impact our world. Social-Emotional Competency - our entire team is compassionate and committed to teaching about social-emotional wellness. We give our students and parents the tools to strengthen their mental health and to be better humans.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) is seeking to hire School-Based Therapists to support the mental health needs of students at a consortium of high-quality public charter schools in the Los Angeles community serving students grades TK-12. This unique opportunity is being funded by a grant project in collaboration with California State University, Northridge, and the University of Southern California. At the end of the grant project, candidates will be provided opportunities for employment at one of the consortium schools or another public charter school in our Los Angeles Charter School network. As a School-Based Therapist, you'll provide therapeutic and case-management services, including conducting mental health assessments and implementing individual behavioral plans. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers, special education staff, and school leadership to ensure the success of youth and families in a public-school setting. To support a career in school-based counselling, you will participate in professional development including social thinking, trauma informed practices, and threat assessment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications • Master’s degree in Social Work from USC or CSUN OR Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Counselling from CSUN • Experience working with youth in mental health or educational settings • Desire to work in school-based settings and grow within an organization • Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency a plus
Schedule • Full-time, school-based schedule (Mon - Fri) potentially across more than one school site in the consortium • Schedule will follow School Instructional Calendar, August – June annually, approximately 185 scheduled workdays per year. Benefits • Salary range is $63,000-$73,000 per year with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role • Comprehensive employee health benefits package • State Retirement Benefits • Vacation/Sick Leave • Tuition Reimbursement • School-based Professional Development in Social Thinking programs, risk assessment, and trauma informed practices.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications • Master’s degree in Social Work from USC or CSUN OR Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Counselling from CSUN • Experience working with youth in mental health or educational settings • Desire to work in school-based settings and grow within an organization • Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency a plus
Schedule • Full-time, school-based schedule (Mon - Fri) potentially across more than one school site in the consortium • Schedule will follow School Instructional Calendar, August – June annually, approximately 185 scheduled workdays per year. Benefits • Salary range is $63,000-$73,000 per year with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role • Comprehensive employee health benefits package • State Retirement Benefits • Vacation/Sick Leave • Tuition Reimbursement • School-based Professional Development in Social Thinking programs, risk assessment, and trauma informed practices.