Mental Health Specialist - 1.0 FTE - Secondary at Albany Unified School District
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Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coordinates Mental Health program at Secondary Sites. Overall responsibility for ensuring the school-based mental health programs run smoothly and effectively. Co-coordinates AUSD Secondary Schools Mental Health Program. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E = Essential Duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 1. Provide mental health assessment and treatment to students and families, including crisis management and intervention, ongoing individual and family therapy, and groups E; 2. Train and supervise interns in the provision of these services E; 3. Provide consultation to school staff and parents E; 4. Participate in IEP meetings when appropriate E; 5. Assess quality of care, record all findings, maintain records E; 6. Work collaboratively with mental health coordinator and interns at other district schools E; 7. Perform other related duties as assigned E ABILITY TO: Interact in a positive manner with a diverse community; handle conflict in a positive manner, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; identify appropriate solutions and take action; work independently; deal effectively with stress and conflict, as well as with multiple and concurrent job demands; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others; maintain current knowledge of, and be able to apply and explain program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or a Ph.D. in clinical counseling. License/Registration: Possession of a Clinical Social Work License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Clinical Psychology License issued by the Bo
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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coordinates Mental Health program at assigned school sites. Overall responsibility for ensuring the school-based mental health programs run smoothly and effectively. Coordinates schools Mental Health Program.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: E = Essential Duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Provide mental health assessment and treatment to students and families, including crisis management and intervention, ongoing individual and family therapy, and groups E;
- Train and supervise interns in the provision of these services E;
- Provide consultation to school staff and parents E;
- Participate in IEP meetings when appropriate E;
- Assess quality of care, record all findings, maintain records E;
- Work collaboratively with mental health coordinator and interns at other district schools E;
- Perform other related duties as assigned E
ABILITY TO: Interact in a positive manner with a diverse community; handle conflict in a positive manner, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; identify appropriate solutions and take action; work independently; deal effectively with stress and conflict, as well as with multiple and concurrent job demands; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others; maintain current knowledge of, and be able to apply and explain program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, or a Ph.D. in clinical counseling.
License/Registration: Possession of a Clinical Social Work License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Clinical Psychology License issued by the Board of Behavioral Science.
EXPERIENCE:
- The equivalent of three years of full-time, paid post-license experience with child or adolescent mental health treatment.
- At least one year of clinical supervisory experience
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction 3 Letters of Recommendation Resume : Possession of a Clinical Social Work License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Clinical Psychology License issued by the Board of Behavioral Science. SB848- Mandatory Employment Disclosure
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Other (License)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction 3 Letters of Recommendation Resume : Possession of a Clinical Social Work License, Marriage and Family Therapist License, or Clinical Psychology License issued by the Board of Behavioral Science. SB848- Mandatory Employment Disclosure
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Other (License)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision (80% of cost provided by District up to Kaiser Family)
Only Applicants Selected for an Interview will be Contacted
The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the job.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision (80% of cost provided by District up to Kaiser Family)
Only Applicants Selected for an Interview will be Contacted
The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the job.