Mental Health Therapist - District Office, Special Education Department, 8 hrs./day (Full Benefits) at Manteca Unified School District Application Deadline 7/3/2024 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/20/2024 Contact Gladys Sotelo Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $471.44 - $582.62 Daily Add'l Salary Info Classified Administration Salary Schedule - Range 8, $471.44/day - $582.62/day (District benefit contribution included in salary) Length of Work Year 8 hrs./day, 215 days Employment T... more details
Mental Health Therapist - District Office, Special Education Department, 8 hrs./day (Full Benefits) at Manteca Unified School District
Application Deadline
7/3/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/20/2024
Contact
Gladys Sotelo
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$471.44 -
$582.62
Daily
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Administration Salary Schedule - Range 8, $471.44/day - $582.62/day (District benefit contribution included in salary)
Length of Work Year
8 hrs./day, 215 days
Employment Type
Full Time
Classified Location
District Office, Special Education Department
Posting Number
#062024-13
Work Shift
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch)
Note
Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
About the Employer
MUSD works in partnership with families and the community to ensure a meaningful, measurable, student-centered program that aligns to grade-level standards, places safety as a priority, and supports all emerging students. Our diverse community spans the cities of Stockton, Lathrop, Manteca, and the township of French Camp. Our 23,600 students and over 3,000 staff members learn and work in a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative communication to expand the possible. We offer a variety of traditional and alternative educational settings for students and staff members. Our 30+ schools serve students from diverse cultural backgrounds and from physical areas ranging from rural to urban. The district spans approximately 113 square miles and is located in the southern part of San Joaquin County.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the assigned administrator, the Mental Health Therapist position will provide mental health services to schools to meet the educational needs of pupils including assessment, counseling, consultation, mental health evaluations, and treatment for students, parents, and families. The Mental Health Therapist will perform individual and group counseling therapy for students and serve as a resource to school site principals, service providers, students, parents and staff. Performs other related services as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please attach the following documents to be considered for an interview:
1. Letter of Interest
2. Resume
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Be advised that your application will be considered incomplete if the above required documents are not attached to your on-line application by the deadline date.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
1. Master’s degree or higher in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or a related field.
2. Valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
3. One (1) year of experience in a school setting providing direct mental health services to students including identifying student mental health needs, using community resources, and student advocacy.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year experience providing mental health therapy services or counseling and guidance support in a California school district, county office of education or county mental health authority.
2. One (1) year experience in the behavioral health plan process (including direct services, developing and monitoring behavioral support plans treatment plans, monitoring progress, termination of services).
3. One (1) year experience providing training to parents, school district staff, and/or community-based organizations.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:
1. Training and experience in evidence-based counseling practices with at-risk youth and families in various settings.
2. One (1) year of experience with Medi-Cal billing and documentation.
3. Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
IF HIRED - PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT (At Employee Cost):
- TB Clearance
- Fingerprinting
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES.
- Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2))
- Other (Master's Degree (Counseling, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or related field))
OR Other (Valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Counselor))- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Available work shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch)
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on closing date.
Note: Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Board Policy 0410 – Non Discrimination in District Programs and Activities: Manteca Unified School District policies prohibit discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying at all school sites and school activities based on actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, martial or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at any school sponsored activity.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator: Francine Baird, Ed.D. – Director of Equity and Access; 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-825-3200; fbaird@musd.net
Title II Coordinator: Jody Burriss, Ed.D. – Senior Director of Special Education; 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0722; jburriss@musd.net
504 Coordinator: Jessica Red, MSN, RN, PHN, RCSN; Coordinator: Certificated Administrator of Student Services; jred@musd.net
2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0782
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