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SUMMARY Under the direction of the Coordinator-Mental Health, provide direct mental health services including mental health assessment, counseling, consultation, mental health evaluations, treatment and collateral case management for students, parents, and families; perform individual and group counseling therapy for students; serve as a resource to school site principals, service providers, students, parents and staff as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or in the field of Psychology.; One (1) year of experience in a school setting providing direct mental health services to students including identifying patient mental health needs, using community resources, and student advocacy; One (1) year of experience with Medi-Cal billing and documentation. Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (PSUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9). Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For questions or complaints, contact: Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026 ADA/Title II Coordinator-Students and Section 504 Coordinator Laura Meusel, Executive Director, Student Support Services 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805102 ADA/Title II Coordinator - Staff Clayton Hill, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources All are located at:150 District Center Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264 Notice of Title IX Nondiscrimination