Coordinator I, Mental Health (MAN-455) (Mental Health and LGBTQ+ Support Services) at Sacramento City Unified School District
About the Employer
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Connect Center promotes learning by supporting the mental health and well-being of all students. The Connect Center Mental Health Coordinator I is responsible for overseeing the overall management, coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of the Connect Center and evaluation of school-based mental health support at District and school site-levels. This central hub is designed to increase coordination of support services by providing a single, easily identifiable point of access and assistance to address the social, emotional, and physical and mental health needs of all students. The Connect Center Mental Health Coordinator I oversees programs and interventions to identify atrisk students/families and assists them in overcoming behavioral/mental health challenges. Students/families are supported in the development of effective coping mechanisms, connecting to District, school site and communitybased organizations and in developing resilience to promote emotional growth and academic learning. Programs include, but are not limited to, mental health case management, health insurance advocacy and enrollment, attendance support, and LGBTQ Support Services.
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Master's Degree with specialization in social work, counseling, psychology or related disciplines required. Two or more years of successful public/private school experience, agency experience, or community based organization experience which involves program development, management, supervision, and case management services. Experience working with at-risk students and families, crisis response and working with people of diverse economic, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile and proof of insurance. Preferred candidates holding an Administrative Services Credential; and/or Pupil Personnel Services Credential or possess a valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensure or intern registration with BBS, i.e., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor I, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor II.
All interested applicants must include the following documents for full consideration:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within 1 year of FFD)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Master's Degree with specialization in social work, counseling, psychology or related disciplines required. Two or more years of successful public/private school experience, agency experience, or community based organization experience which involves program development, management, supervision, and case management services. Experience working with at-risk students and families, crisis response and working with people of diverse economic, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile and proof of insurance. Preferred candidates holding an Administrative Services Credential; and/or Pupil Personnel Services Credential or possess a valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensure or intern registration with BBS, i.e., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor I, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor II.
All interested applicants must include the following documents for full consideration:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within 1 year of FFD)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the advanced stages of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Elizabeth Sterba) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
The Sacramento City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger — 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - melinda-iremonger@scusd.edu; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the advanced stages of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Elizabeth Sterba) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note that this is an immediate vacancy and all requirements must be met at the time of your application submission; failure to provide all necessary information will remove your application from consideration.
The Sacramento City Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger — 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - melinda-iremonger@scusd.edu; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/18/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$107,527 - $133,340 Annually
$107,527 - $133,340 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$88,782 - $110,096
Length of Work Year
211 Days
Employment Type
Full Time