Mental Health Clinician - School Community Partnership (SCP) (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Mental Health Clinician – School Community Partnership (SCP) will provide a full range of mental health services to students including assessment, development of individual treatment plans, goals and objectives; individual, group and family counseling collaboration with school and district staff, and appropriate outside agencies.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience and Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university and/or college with major coursework in social work, psychology, and counseling or closely related field. At least one year experience in providing mental health services, social services, case management, and counseling with children. Must possess one of the following valid California licenses: Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, intern registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, or intern registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. Candidates from out of state who hold a comparable license may be considered with the stipulation that they are eligible for an appropriate California license and obtain the license within one year of employment in this classification. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. This position is funded through the 2025-2026 school year. Continuation of this position is dependent on MHSSA funding. Required Documents:
- Certification (Required license or intern registration)
- Other (Proof of Education)
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience and Education: Master’s degree from an accredited university and/or college with major coursework in social work, psychology, and counseling or closely related field. At least one year experience in providing mental health services, social services, case management, and counseling with children. Must possess one of the following valid California licenses: Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, intern registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, or intern registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. Candidates from out of state who hold a comparable license may be considered with the stipulation that they are eligible for an appropriate California license and obtain the license within one year of employment in this classification. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. This position is funded through the 2025-2026 school year. Continuation of this position is dependent on MHSSA funding. Required Documents:
- Certification (Required license or intern registration)
- Other (Proof of Education)
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
•All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.
•Each candidate’s application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer.
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics”.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
•All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.
•Each candidate’s application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer.
“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics”.
Application Deadline
9/5/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/15/2023
Contact
Tammy Garcia
661-636-4391
661-636-4391
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$7,863 - $10,005 per month. Maximum entry level for external candidates is $8,653 per month. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission.
Length of Work Year
213 days / 11 months
Employment Type
Full Time
Filing Deadline
September 5, 2023
Oral Interview
September 18, 2023
Benefits
Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).