Lead Licensed Mental Health Clinician at San Diego Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Lead Licensed Mental Health Clinician. This promotional / open opportunity is open to all interested candidates. OVERVIEW: San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinate multi-systemic therapy (MST) at designated school sites, provide a variety of mental health services to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed students, and lead the work of Licensed Mental Health Clinicians. To view the detailed position description for Lead Licensed Mental Health Clinician https://app.moshjd.com/view-shared-job/f3263bfc1085b83cc27ddaeb85d808f95ff65343a84f1c6e5ef97e8b9a7bdb9a/4998 DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.
Requirements / Qualifications
Read the complete job posting for more information and application instructions. VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS: Working Location: Mental Health Resource Center 2351 Cardinal Lane, Annex B, San Diego, CA 92123. Work Schedule: 12 months per year / 40 hours per week. Salary: This position is paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Grade 062. Positions greater than 20 hours per week qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents. See APPLICATION INFORMATION section for a list of required documents to be submitted with your application packet.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field, and two (2) years post-license experience in clinical intervention to children, adolescents, and their families. NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Some positions may require bilingual Spanish skills.
Requirements / Qualifications
Read the complete job posting for more information and application instructions. VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS: Working Location: Mental Health Resource Center 2351 Cardinal Lane, Annex B, San Diego, CA 92123. Work Schedule: 12 months per year / 40 hours per week. Salary: This position is paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Grade 062. Positions greater than 20 hours per week qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents. See APPLICATION INFORMATION section for a list of required documents to be submitted with your application packet.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field, and two (2) years post-license experience in clinical intervention to children, adolescents, and their families. NOTE: Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Some positions may require bilingual Spanish skills.
Comments and Other Information
See Job Posting on SDUSD Website APPLICATION INFORMATION for a complete list of application instructions and required attachments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-
6420, enall@sandi.net
Comments and Other Information
See Job Posting on SDUSD Website APPLICATION INFORMATION for a complete list of application instructions and required attachments.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:
Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-
6420, enall@sandi.net
Application Deadline
10/7/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/23/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
53.05 - 64.48 Per Hour
53.05 - 64.48 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
12 month
Employment Type
Full Time