Associate Mental Health Specialist (1.0 FTE) - Valley Vista Public Waldorf & McDowell Elementary School at Petaluma City Schools
About the Employer
Developing Effective Communicators & Critical Thinkers Petaluma City Schools delivers a high-quality, diverse, equitable, and inclusive education to all student scholars so they creatively explore interests, collaboratively solve problems, and fully develop as resilient, caring, and responsible members of our community. We believe: * All students have infinite potential and value. * Diversity is an asset that strengthens and enriches our learning community. * Safe and caring learning environments help students reach high levels of achievement. * An engaged and supportive community is essential to student and organizational success. * Collaborative teams and shared decision making are critical to student success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Petaluma City Schools is seeking an Associate Mental Health Specialist to support the well-being and success of our students and families. This position provides individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals to community resources. Working collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community partners, this role helps connect students with the support and services they need to thrive. This position will support both Valley Vista Public Waldorf and McDowell Elementary School.
Requirements / Qualifications
See vacancy notice and job description. Employees must be certified through the Certified Wellness Coach Employer Support Grant funded by the state of California. M.A. or M.S. in clinical psychology or counseling is required. Note: For Marriage and Family Therapist Associates (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselors (APCC), and Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW), weekly supervision by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Supervisor will be provided and Board of Behavioral Sciences hours will be signed.
It is required that applications be accompanied by the following documents A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position Resume transcript credential (if any) Before submitting your application, please be sure that all documents are included. We are unable to review your application for completeness before the closing date. We will not consider incomplete applications.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Other
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
See vacancy notice and job description. Employees must be certified through the Certified Wellness Coach Employer Support Grant funded by the state of California. M.A. or M.S. in clinical psychology or counseling is required. Note: For Marriage and Family Therapist Associates (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselors (APCC), and Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW), weekly supervision by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Supervisor will be provided and Board of Behavioral Sciences hours will be signed.
It is required that applications be accompanied by the following documents A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position Resume transcript credential (if any) Before submitting your application, please be sure that all documents are included. We are unable to review your application for completeness before the closing date. We will not consider incomplete applications.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Other
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
See vacancy notice and job description.
Fingerprint clearance required. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employer post-offer / pre-placement.
The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406.
Comments and Other Information
See vacancy notice and job description.
Fingerprint clearance required. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employer post-offer / pre-placement.
The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
8/10/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$31.23 - $39.87 Per Hour
$31.23 - $39.87 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
(Initial salary is based on related experience)
Length of Work Year
194 days
Employment Type
Full Time
Start Date
August 29, 2026
Location
Valley Vista Public Waldorf & McDowell Elementary School
Hours
8 hours per day (averaging 40 hours per week)