School Based Mental Health Professionals (Licensed or Associate LCSW, MFT, LPCC or PPS Credentialed School Counselors/Psychologists) at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
OCDE is currently seeking credentialed, Licensed or Associate School Based Mental Health (SBMH) professionals to provide regular individual and group mental health support for students at school sites across the County. SBMH professionals include Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC), or PPS-Credentialed School Counselors/Psychologists. SBMH professionals work with students to support behavioral, and/or social-emotional interventions in collaboration with school-site teams. This position will work under the supervision of the site principal, and collaboratively with, district mental-health teams in order to support students during regular school hours.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Two (2) years of experience working with school-age children in a clinical or educational setting. Master's Degree with major course work in education, counseling, behavior management or a related field. LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate can be an associate working toward licensure as an LPCC, LCSW or MFT OR A valid license from CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) authorizing applicant to perform work as LCSW, LPCC, or MFT. OR A valid California Pupil and Personnel Services (PPS) Credential. If you currently work for a school district in Orange County please do not apply to this recruitment. Instead, apply to the recruitment for District School-Based Mental-Health Professionals by copying and pasting this link into your internet browser: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1660266.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Two (2) years of experience working with school-age children in a clinical or educational setting. Master's Degree with major course work in education, counseling, behavior management or a related field. LICENCES, CERTIFICATES, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate can be an associate working toward licensure as an LPCC, LCSW or MFT OR A valid license from CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) authorizing applicant to perform work as LCSW, LPCC, or MFT. OR A valid California Pupil and Personnel Services (PPS) Credential. If you currently work for a school district in Orange County please do not apply to this recruitment. Instead, apply to the recruitment for District School-Based Mental-Health Professionals by copying and pasting this link into your internet browser: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1660266.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
11/9/2022 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/7/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
50
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Short-Term. $60-80 hourly. Pay is commensurate with experience
Length of Work Year
2022/23 fiscal year.
Employment Type
Part Time