Mental Health Therapist (Posting#3593) at San Mateo Union High School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Mental Health Therapist position at the Middle College Program located at the College of San Mateo provides a unique opportunity to work with 11th and 12th-grade students in a supportive and therapeutic learning environment. This program serves students enrolled in the San Mateo Union High School District, blending their coursework within the Middle College Program with dual enrollment at CSM. As the Middle College therapist, you will play a vital role in fostering seamless continuity of care, building meaningful relationships with students, and supporting their emotional and mental well-being. Key responsibilities include providing individual and group counseling, facilitating student workshops, managing cases, and collaborating with families, teachers, and outside providers. Although you will work closely with a small, dedicated team of educators at the Middle College Program, you will also connect frequently with other mental health therapists across the District, creating opportunities for collaboration and shared expertise. This position is ideal for a professional passionate about supporting the whole student and contributing to their academic and personal success.
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 - Marriage Family Child Counselor (MFCC) Certification/License, or - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Intern with BBS number (CSWI) > Bilingual Spanish speaking is preferred.
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 - Marriage Family Child Counselor (MFCC) Certification/License, or - 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
> Valerie Arbizu, Interim Director of Student Services / varbizu@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2258
Office Address: 650 North 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
> Valerie Arbizu, Interim Director of Student Services / varbizu@smuhsd.org / (650) 558-2258
Office Address: 650 North Delaware St., San Mateo, CA 94401
Telephone: (650) 558-2299