Mental Health Therapist Posting #171 at Cupertino Union School District
About the Employer
We hope you will explore the various career opportunities we have available and consider joining the staff of one of the premier public school districts in California. We seek highly qualified, bright, caring, and dedicated professionals to deliver a world-class education to our students. We offer and maintain a number of management, certificated, and classified positions that support students in various ways. Our staff works in a stimulating, diverse, and supportive environment; it is their commitment and dedication to student learning that enable student success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Mental Health Program Manager, and in conjunction with the site principals and school teams, the school-based Mental Health Therapist provides a variety of mental health services in support of students and their families including, but not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, goal development, socio-emotional counseling, case management, crisis intervention, school site teachers and administrators support, and assistance in the implementation of appropriate treatment or services. The school-based Mental Health Therapist will utilize a variety of therapeutic perspectives, strategies, and interventions for the betterment of the students’ academic, social, emotional, and/or behavioral functioning. The therapist will apply well-developed communication skills sufficient to interact with administrators, teachers, other staff members, parents, and students in formal and informal settings.
Requirements / Qualifications
PPS credential desired but not required.
Incomplete application without the required documents cannot be processed. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Certification (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), and gaining hours toward licensure.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Current - Written Within the Last Year )
- Other (Master’s Degree or higher in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
PPS credential desired but not required.
Incomplete application without the required documents cannot be processed. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Certification (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), and gaining hours toward licensure.)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Current - Written Within the Last Year )
- Other (Master’s Degree or higher in psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Password for employees using in-district application is cusdapp.
Hours for these permanent position are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (hours subject to modification).
Master's degree annual stipend prorated based on 1.00 FTE. Full-time 1.00 FTE = $2,338 annual stipend.
Start date is August 6, 2026.
Comments and Other Information
Password for employees using in-district application is cusdapp.
Hours for these permanent position are 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (hours subject to modification).
Master's degree annual stipend prorated based on 1.00 FTE. Full-time 1.00 FTE = $2,338 annual stipend.
Start date is August 6, 2026.
Application Deadline
5/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/7/2026
Contact
Megan Hicks
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$49.11 - $59.68 Per Hour
$49.11 - $59.68 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
New hires not to exceed $54.13/hour
Length of Work Year
10 months (paid in 11 equal warrants)
Employment Type
Full Time