Specialist: Mental Health/School Wellness - 40 hours (Prevention & Intervention/In-District Permanent Employees Apply Here) 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.
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:
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Under the supervision of the Coordinator-Mental Health, provides mental health support services including counseling, case management, interventions, risk assessment, crisis coordination, management and treatment plans for general education students; plans and conducts mental health trainings for students, families and staff throughout the District.
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. Experience working with “at risk” 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. • Valid California Class C Driver’s License
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the supervision of the Director of Prevention & Intervention, provides mental health support services including counseling, case management, interventions, risk assessment, crisis coordination, management and treatment plans for general education students; plans and conducts mental health trainings for students, families and staff throughout the District. 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. Experience working with “at risk” 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. (Please note that an Associate's level or PPS Credential do not qualify for this position) • Valid California Class C Driver’s License
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 copy of current license as a Certification to the application.)
Requirements / Qualifications
Under the supervision of the Director of Prevention & Intervention, provides mental health support services including counseling, case management, interventions, risk assessment, crisis coordination, management and treatment plans for general education students; plans and conducts mental health trainings for students, families and staff throughout the District. 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. Experience working with “at risk” 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. (Please note that an Associate's level or PPS Credential do not qualify for this position) • Valid California Class C Driver’s License
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 copy of current license 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.
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.
Application Deadline
12/31/2021 11:45 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/2/2021
Contact
Kathy Baum
949 936-5132
949 936-5132
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$6,897 to $8,595 per month
Length of Work Year
40 hours/week; 11 months/year
Employment Type
Full Time