Mental Health Specialist at Palm Springs Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related behavioral science field (2) Complete the online application in its entirety (record of work experience) If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.
- Certification (Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related behavioral science field )
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related behavioral science field (2) Complete the online application in its entirety (record of work experience) If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.
- Certification (Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related behavioral science field )
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Coordinator - Mental Health, provide supportive and direct mental health rehabilitation services to students and families. The Mental Health Specialist will provide assistance in the development of student functional skills of daily living, mental health support, behavioral contracting, community resourcing and rehabilitation services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related behavioral science field and two years of experience in a private or governmental agency providing direct mental health case management or social services related services to students and families.
Comments and Other Information
SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Coordinator - Mental Health, provide supportive and direct mental health rehabilitation services to students and families. The Mental Health Specialist will provide assistance in the development of student functional skills of daily living, mental health support, behavioral contracting, community resourcing and rehabilitation services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related behavioral science field and two years of experience in a private or governmental agency providing direct mental health case management or social services related services to students and families.
Application Deadline
9/6/2019 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/28/2019
Contact
Mario Castro
760-883-2715
760-883-2715
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$22.17 Hourly Salary
Length of Work Year
8 Hours, 12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Mental Health Department & the est. of an eligibility pool for future vacancies throughout the District.
Position #
2-628-002