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Mental Health Therapist Associate (Open & Promotional Opportunity) at Desert Sands Unified School District

Application Deadline

5/5/2025 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/22/2025
Contact
Dore Carey
(760)238-9630
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$8455 - $11,339 Monthly
Length of Work Year
11 Months
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in employment with our district. Desert Sands Unified School District is committed to the students and the families of the communities that we serve. We have a competitive salary and benefit package to offer our employees along with excellent working conditions in modern school facilities. Our district is located in the resort communities of Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Indio. Our community offers the amenities of a resort lifestyle along with an affordable housing market for full-time residents. The Personnel Office strives to provide the best possible service to our current employees and applicants to the district. Please feel free to call any of the staff members listed in our division for assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation)
  • Other (Copy of Valid Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) License or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW))
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation)
  • Other (Copy of Valid Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT) License or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW))
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Master's degree in the mental health or social services field and registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards obtaining licensure. At least 5 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and their families required. Experience in working with the education and special education fields; Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred.

Comments and Other Information


Master's degree in the mental health or social services field and registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards obtaining licensure. At least 5 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and their families required. Experience in working with the education and special education fields; Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred.