Mental Health Therapist (Gen Ed) - Aspire Public Schools Bay Area (Richmond, Oakland, East Palo Alto) at Aspire Public Schools - Contra Costa
Job Summary
Job Summary
We are currently accepting applications for immediate opportunities. About Aspire: Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. For complete job description and application link, please visit https://aspirepublicschools.org/join/
Requirements / Qualifications
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Demonstrated commitment to students and learning. Experience with students grades TK-12. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to write clearly and interact effectively with different stakeholders. Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; ability to rank and carry out a variety of urgent priorities; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple cases concurrently. Ability to work as a part of a team. Possess knowledge of a variety of forms of intervention and prevention models for both individuals and group therapeutic settings (ex: CBT, Play therapy, etc.) Demonstrate ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of their duties. Deal with obstacles and constraints positively and with a solutions-oriented mindset. Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s Degree in counseling/social work or related discipline required Mental Health Therapist 1: Registered Associate with BBS (AMFT, ASW, and/or APCC) Mental Health Therapist 2: Clinical Licensure through the BBS Mental Health Therapist 3: Clinical Licensure through the BBS and certification to provide clinical supervision Highly desirable qualifications: PPS credential or eligibility for PPS credential Bilingual - Spanish Supervise trainees/interns (Mental Health Therapist 3 only)
Requirements / Qualifications
Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Demonstrated commitment to students and learning. Experience with students grades TK-12. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to write clearly and interact effectively with different stakeholders. Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; ability to rank and carry out a variety of urgent priorities; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple cases concurrently. Ability to work as a part of a team. Possess knowledge of a variety of forms of intervention and prevention models for both individuals and group therapeutic settings (ex: CBT, Play therapy, etc.) Demonstrate ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of their duties. Deal with obstacles and constraints positively and with a solutions-oriented mindset. Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s Degree in counseling/social work or related discipline required Mental Health Therapist 1: Registered Associate with BBS (AMFT, ASW, and/or APCC) Mental Health Therapist 2: Clinical Licensure through the BBS Mental Health Therapist 3: Clinical Licensure through the BBS and certification to provide clinical supervision Highly desirable qualifications: PPS credential or eligibility for PPS credential Bilingual - Spanish Supervise trainees/interns (Mental Health Therapist 3 only)
Comments and Other Information
Compensation
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:
MHT 1 Salary Range: $65,857-$97,051
MHT 2 Salary Range: $83,092-$122,449
MHT 3 Salary Range: $88,078-$129,797
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
Comments and Other Information
Compensation
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:
MHT 1 Salary Range: $65,857-$97,051
MHT 2 Salary Range: $83,092-$122,449
MHT 3 Salary Range: $88,078-$129,797
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.