Specialist: Educ Related Mental Health - Begins 24/25 School Year (Current Employees Only) at Irvine Unified School District

IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.

Application Deadline

5/27/2024 11:45 PM Pacific

Date Posted

5/20/2024

Contact

Alyssa Hadas

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$8,226 - $10,252 Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

$8,226 to $10,252 per month

Length of Work Year

40 hours/week; 10 months/year

Employment Type

Full Time

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: Print

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

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. Applicants are required to have passed their 6 month probationary period in their current position before being eligible to apply for a new position. If you aren't sure if you have passed your probationary period please contact Human Resources at 949-936-5130.

Certification (Please attach a copy of one of the required licenses as a Certification to the application.)

Certification (Please attach a copy of one of the required licenses as a Certification to the application.)

Comments and Other Information

IUSD offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work 30 hours or more per week. The district pays most of the cost of medical, dental and vision insurance for all eligible employees and nominal costs for dependent coverage.