GLENDALE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS DESCRIPTION

PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PROVIDER II

DEFINITION

The Psychological Services Provider II provides school-based mental health services, coordination of services, and case management of students. They may also provide educational consultation services to school staff, community agencies, and the public. In addition, a PSP II, when needed and if qualified, may provide supervision and training to PSP Is and trainees responsible for delivering mental health services to students enrolled in GUSD schools. In a supervisory role, PSP IIs ensure that PSP Is and trainees provide high-quality care in accordance with the ethical guidelines and in compliance with all laws and regulations governing the practice of clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and professional clinical counseling.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Depending on the assignment, general direction is provided by the Executive Director of Special Education or the Director of Student Wellness Services Department.

PSP II may provide supervision and training of PSP Is and trainees, when needed and if qualified.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides counseling services, case management and other related mental health services to identified general education students through individual and/or group counseling; conducts parent intakes; develops treatment plans along with appropriate social/emotional goals for counseling services; maintains documentation in accordance with the state laws and professional standards; monitors student progress and refers students to other community agencies, as appropriate.

Provides mental health counseling services related to students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals in accordance with applicable professional licensing laws to students with disabilities inclusive of: coordination of services and/or case management; delivery of educational consultation services; collaboration with community agencies, and the public.

Is part of the school’s crisis management team and provides school and district-wide crisis intervention when needed.

Through parent counseling, assists parents in understanding the unique and individual needs of their child and provides parents with information about child development.

Prepares and completes all required documentation and reports for students including LEA Medi-Cal billing logs for all appropriate services.

Offers evidence-based Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in schools as needed.

Offers Restorative Justice Circles to build and strengthen relationships and communities as needed.

Participates in a variety of meetings, including Student Study Team (SST) meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, 504 meetings and other meetings when appropriate.

Provides training and workshops for parents, community agencies, students, school staff as needed on topics that include mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, conflict mediation, grief, drug prevention, and other social emotional issues that impact learning and overall wellness.

Provides community referrals, linkages, and collaborations with district and community resources to address student and family needs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

If needed, PSP II provides supervision and training of PSP Is and trainees which entails the following:

Provides supervision to designated staff, ensuring that mental health services consistently adhere to the required standard of care; reviews student records and counseling case notes, monitors and evaluates intakes and interventions.

Provides training to assigned staff on laws, ethics and evidence-based practices relating to the field of mental health, assessment and counseling.

Engages in continuous research to ensure the team remains at the forefront of emerging research and best practices to contribute to the development and/or improvement of innovative counseling interventions.

Conducts and supervises risk/threat assessments and takes necessary steps to ensure safety and well-being of all involved.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

CLASS QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of psychological services consultation and service delivery models.

Counseling methods appropriate to meeting the needs of students and their families.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of diverse cultures of district families and students by providing culturally responsive and sensitive services.

Community agencies and resources available to assist students.

Federal and State laws concerning mental health services.

Student record keeping procedures.

Ability to:

Identify the social-emotional needs of students.

Complete intake assessments, create treatment plans and provide individual and group counseling sessions to students.

Offer Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in schools.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary educational support team to support the mental health needs of students.

Provide presentations and trainings.

Work independently.

Communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Ability to:

Maintain accurate records and student counseling files.

Meet established timelines.

Ability to work with poise, tact, good judgment, and establish effective working relationships with District personnel, community representatives, parents, and students.

Be insured and maintain vehicle liability and property damage insurance.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field in behavioral sciences.

License and Credential:

Must possess a current and active license in good standing in one of the following:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC)

Licensed Psychologist (LP)

Must possess a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential specializing in school counseling or school social work.

A valid California Class C driver license with a valid auto liability insurance coverage in compliance with the state minimum coverage requirements.

A valid First Aid and CPR certificate or possession of First Aid and CPR certification within thirty (30) days of date of hire.

If supervising, PSP II will work for 11 months per year and in addition to the education requirements listed above must:

Have been licensed for at least two (2) years out of the last five (5) years.

Must complete a minimum of 15 hours of supervision training that meets the course provider and course content requirements specified in regulation within 60 days of the commencement of supervision. Six hours of continuing professional development (CPD) in supervision is required each renewal cycle thereafter.

Have knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to both the supervision of associates and the experience required for licensure as a clinical social worker, clinical marriage and family therapist and professional clinical counselor.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience working with diverse student populations and understanding cultural influences on mental health.

Experience working within a school environment, understanding the dynamics of a school community.

Experience in crisis intervention and management, including responding to emergencies and providing immediate support.

Experience in facilitating group counseling sessions for students.

Desirable Qualifications:

Strong background in case management, coordinating services and resources for students and their families.

Knowledge of district policies such as child abuse reporting, suicide prevention, intervention and postvention, threat assessments, etc.

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

OTHER:

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employees in this classification must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.

Physical Demands:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information.

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time, listening and speaking to exchange information and provide presentations.

Driving a personal vehicle between work sites, within, or outside the district to conduct work, attend meetings, seminars, or training.

Working Environment:

Regularly works in an office or school environment; occasionally outside; will be required to use a personal vehicle in the course of duties.

Potential for contact with impulsive, confrontational, and agitated students, who may demonstrate aggressive behaviors.

Contact will be required with District staff and the public.

Variable hours and work sites.