Specialist II, Mental Health (MAN-306) at Sacramento City Unified School District
About the Employer
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Job Summary
Job Summary
BASIC FUNCTION: The Mental Health Specialist II promotes learning by supporting the mental health and well-being of all students. The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for providing and overseeing the management, coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of school-based mental health supports. The position develops and provides programs and interventions to identify at-risk students/families and assist students/families in overcoming behavioral/mental health challenges and coping with other stressors to support healthy development and resilience. Students/families are supported in the development of effective coping mechanisms, connecting to District, school site and community-based organizations and in developing resilience to promote emotional growth and academic learning.
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Master Degree required with specialization in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related disciplines that allow for a California Board of Behavioral Sciences License. Minimum of two (2) or more years of successful work experience for a public/private school, government agency, or community based organization which involves program supervision, employee/intern supervision, and/or case management services. Experience working with atrisk students and families and working with people of diverse economic, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile and proof of insurance. Administrative Services Credential and/or Pupil Personnel Services Credential preferred. Possession of a valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensure or intern registration with BBS (i.e., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor I, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor II) is strongly preferred.
For full considerations please include the following:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within 1 year of FFD)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Master Degree required with specialization in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related disciplines that allow for a California Board of Behavioral Sciences License. Minimum of two (2) or more years of successful work experience for a public/private school, government agency, or community based organization which involves program supervision, employee/intern supervision, and/or case management services. Experience working with atrisk students and families and working with people of diverse economic, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile and proof of insurance. Administrative Services Credential and/or Pupil Personnel Services Credential preferred. Possession of a valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensure or intern registration with BBS (i.e., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor I, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor II) is strongly preferred.
For full considerations please include the following:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within 1 year of FFD)
- Resume
Application Deadline
10/9/2023 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/29/2023
Contact
Jonathan Griggs
(916) 643-7472
(916) 643-7472
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$81,535 - $100,835
Length of Work Year
11
Employment Type
Full Time
Location(s):
Student Support & Health Services
Position Status
1 Year; Ends 6/30/24
Hours per Day
8
Days per Week
5
FTE
1
Funding Source
ESSER III