Mental Health Therapist for Therapeutic Elective Program (Posting#3549) at San Mateo Union High School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Our Therapeutic Elective Program is dedicated to supporting students in maintaining consistent access to therapeutic interventions, ensuring they can fully engage in both general and specialized instructional environments. Our program, serving 9th through 12th grade students within the San Mateo Union High School District who receive special education services, features a collaborative team including an Education Specialist, Therapist, and Paraprofessional. This multidisciplinary approach fosters a supportive and therapeutic learning environment. As an internal TEC therapist, you will play a crucial role in establishing meaningful relationships, providing seamless continuity of care across the classroom, school site, and district. Working within one of our school site therapeutic programs, your responsibilities will include delivering mental health services to students enrolled in the program. This encompasses individual counseling, group counseling, milieu support, and crisis intervention, all conducted during regular school hours. Additionally, you will offer family support through parent education and consultation, contributing to the holistic well-being of the students and their families.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
> Cover Letter > Resume > Master’s Degree or higher in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or a closely related field > At least one of the following: - Valid Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or Intern with BBS number (MFTI) - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Intern with BBS number (CSWI) > Bilingual Spanish speaking is preferred.
> Cover Letter > Resume > Master’s Degree or higher in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or a closely related field > At least one of the following: - Valid Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) or Intern with BBS number (MFTI) - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Intern with BBS number (CSWI) > Bilingual Spanish speaking is preferred.
Comments and Other Information
SMUHSD Equity Vision
Vision: All students will learn in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that validates, respects and honors their unique backgrounds, interests and identities.
Mission: We will continually identify, disrupt and eliminate institutional biases and barriers to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge to thrive physically, emotionally, and academically.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
San Mateo Union High School District is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMUHSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our Nondiscrimination in Employment policy.
Please see the attached job description or the District website at www.smuhsd.org under Human Resources-Job Postings to view the District's Racial Equity Policy and Regulation as follows:
• BP0415.1 Racial Equity
• AR0415.1 Racial Equity
• Equity Flyer
TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES:
The District’s Administration Regulation (AR) 4119.1/4219.12/4319.12 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures apply to allegations of sexual harassment involving job applicants. The District designates the following individual(s) as the responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in accordance with AR 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, as well as to oversee, investigate, and resolve sexual harassment complaints processed under the District’s AR 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment. The Title IX Coordinator(s)/Compliance Officer(s) may be contacted at:
The Title IX Coordinator(s)/Compliance Officer(s) may be contacted at:
> Kirk Black, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources and Student Services / kblack@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2209
> Donald Scatena, Director of Student Services / dscatena@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2258
Office Address: 650 N. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401 Telephone: (650) 558-2299
Comments and Other Information
SMUHSD Equity Vision
Vision: All students will learn in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment that validates, respects and honors their unique backgrounds, interests and identities.
Mission: We will continually identify, disrupt and eliminate institutional biases and barriers to ensure that all students have the skills and knowledge to thrive physically, emotionally, and academically.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
San Mateo Union High School District is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. SMUHSD makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our Nondiscrimination in Employment policy.
Please see the attached job description or the District website at www.smuhsd.org under Human Resources-Job Postings to view the District's Racial Equity Policy and Regulation as follows:
• BP0415.1 Racial Equity
• AR0415.1 Racial Equity
• Equity Flyer
TITLE IX SEXUAL HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURES:
The District’s Administration Regulation (AR) 4119.1/4219.12/4319.12 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures apply to allegations of sexual harassment involving job applicants. The District designates the following individual(s) as the responsible employee(s) to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in accordance with AR 4119.12/4219.12/4319.12 – Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures, as well as to oversee, investigate, and resolve sexual harassment complaints processed under the District’s AR 4030 – Nondiscrimination in Employment. The Title IX Coordinator(s)/Compliance Officer(s) may be contacted at:
The Title IX Coordinator(s)/Compliance Officer(s) may be contacted at:
> Kirk Black, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources and Student Services / kblack@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2209
> Donald Scatena, Director of Student Services / dscatena@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2258
Office Address: 650 N. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401 Telephone: (650) 558-2299