Substitute Specialist - Educationally Related Mental Health (Outside Candidates) at Irvine Unified School District
About the Employer
The Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 36,000 PK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, five K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Under the supervision of the Special Education Coordinator, provides educationally related behavioral/mental health services including individual and group counseling, consultations, assessments, referrals, and mental health educational programs for students identified with mental health disorders or related special education needs referred for service through their IEP team; conducts ERMHS assessments to determine student placement; serves as a part of a multi-disciplinary team; plans and conducts mental health related professional development training for District personnel; supplements the District’s general education student counseling and guidance program.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field and three years experience working with families or school age children in an educational, individual or family therapy services setting. Some experience working with “at risk” or special needs students preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. A PPS in Counseling could be substituted for the above license with candidates understanding that they are hired into the classified service.
https://iusd.org/sites/default/files/specialist-educationally_related_mental_health.pdf
Requirements / Qualifications
This is a Substitute position with hours and days to be determined as needed by the department for the 2026-2027 school year. Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position. All applicants must attach at least one of the below licenses to their application as 'Certification': Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. A PPS in Counseling could be substituted for the above license with candidates understanding that they are hired into the classified service. **Only Edjoin online applications are accepted for this position.
- Certification (One of the required licenses or credentials must be attached as a 'Certification'.)
- Resume (Complete applications include a resume, certification and at least 2 references on the application.)
Requirements / Qualifications
This is a Substitute position with hours and days to be determined as needed by the department for the 2026-2027 school year. Please review the requirements of this position in the attached job description. By submitting an application, candidates are confirming that they meet the educational and experience levels as well as any license requirements listed for this position. All applicants must attach at least one of the below licenses to their application as 'Certification': Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and/or Licensed Clinical Psychologist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. A PPS in Counseling could be substituted for the above license with candidates understanding that they are hired into the classified service. **Only Edjoin online applications are accepted for this position.
- Certification (One of the required licenses or credentials must be attached as a 'Certification'.)
- Resume (Complete applications include a resume, certification and at least 2 references on the application.)
Application Deadline
6/16/2026 11:45 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/2/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$48.96 Per Hour
$48.96 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
$48.96 per hour
Length of Work Year
TBD
Employment Type
Part Time