2026/2027 SPED - Mental Health Counselor (1.0 FTE) at South Sutter Charter School
About the Employer
South Sutter Charter School (SSCS) is a WASC accredited charter school managed by Innovative Education Management (IEM). The school serves students in Sutter, Butte, Colusa, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo, and Yuba counties. Our family of charter schools include South Sutter, Ocean Grove, and Sky Mountain. Innovative Education Management (IEM) has been successfully developing and operating California charter schools since 1998. Many California charters are modeled after the structure of IEM’s independent study model. Innovative Education Management (IEM) and its Charter Schools believe in giving students, parents and teachers the freedom to develop individualized learning opportunities while working with a credentialed teacher. Our goal is to develop educated students who reach their full potential. Every position at IEM supports this mission. IEM team members are empowered to innovate and find new solutions to further our students’ educations as well as their own career aspirations. We believe the contribution of each individual is essential to success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Mental Health Counselor provides direct mental health and ERMHS counseling services to students in support of their social-emotional well-being goals and academic success. This role delivers informal assessment, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention services. The Counselor conducts mental health screening, supports early identification of student needs, and provides consultation to families, staff, and multidisciplinary teams. The Mental Health Counselor builds consistent, trusting relationships with students and families, promotes trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, and collaborates with school teams to deliver coordinated, student-centered mental health supports aligned with school policies and personalized learning procedures. The incumbent is expected to remain calm under pressure, work cooperatively with team members and others to provide the highest level of service possible and work in accordance with the Guiding Principles of the organization.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: - Application via EdJoin.org - Letter of interest - Current resume - Unofficial copies of credentials, certifications, and/or transcripts reflecting the position requirements.
- Education: Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field - Credentials/Certifications: Current LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC preferred. Also accepted: current Pupil Personnel Services Credential or associate-level license (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) - Experience: Three (3) years of experience working with children and adolescents, and knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and academic guidance.
Requirements / Qualifications
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: - Application via EdJoin.org - Letter of interest - Current resume - Unofficial copies of credentials, certifications, and/or transcripts reflecting the position requirements.
- Education: Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field - Credentials/Certifications: Current LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC preferred. Also accepted: current Pupil Personnel Services Credential or associate-level license (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) - Experience: Three (3) years of experience working with children and adolescents, and knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and academic guidance.
Comments and Other Information
Great opportunity, remote office and flexible schedule
Serves students throughout California (Candidate must reside in California)
STRS creditable, Medical, Dental, Vision is available for Appointments greater than 50%
TB & DOJ fingerprint background clearance required
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
*We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, handicap, disability, ancestry, national origin, color, race, political affiliation, religion, marital status, or veteran status.
Comments and Other Information
Great opportunity, remote office and flexible schedule
Serves students throughout California (Candidate must reside in California)
STRS creditable, Medical, Dental, Vision is available for Appointments greater than 50%
TB & DOJ fingerprint background clearance required
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
*We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, handicap, disability, ancestry, national origin, color, race, political affiliation, religion, marital status, or veteran status.