Associate Mental Health Therapist in Santa Paula, California at Santa Paula Unified School District
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Job Description
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list for any future vacancies occurring during the next 12 months.
All applications must be submitted online and received by the final filing date posted on this recruitment.
Note: The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Employees may be eligible for an annual prorated degree stipend paid tenthly (whichever is greater): $250/Associate's, $500/Bachelor's; $750/Master's
Additionally, employees may participate in the Professional Growth Program, allowing them up to 5% of their base salary.
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The Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its program or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated Equity Compliant Officers to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Dr. Andres P. Santamaria, Title IX Coordinator/504 Coordinator (805) 933-8843, titleIX@santapaulausd.org asantamaria@santapaulausd.org; Doug Henning, Facilities and Construction Manager, Title Il Coordinator (Facilities) 805-933-8901 , dhenning@santapaulausd.org. The Address for all Compliant Officers is 201 S. Steckel Drive, Santa Paula, CA 93060
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed mental health clinician who meets the California Board of Behavioral Sciences qualifications to provide supervision, provide services to students with social/emotional and/or behavioral needs to assigned sites. Provide individual and group counseling for students; parent/family counseling and training; creating measurable and observable treatment goals; conduct classroom observations and interventions; collaborate and consult with school staff; attend school meetings; and complete appropriate documentation of services.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Provide educationally related mental health services to students and their parents and/or guardians, as appropriate.Meet with families to explain services and obtain consent.
Provide individual counseling, group counseling and whole class social/emotional interventions.
Participate in crisis counseling and suicide screening assessments.
Consult with teachers, school psychologists, administrators and other school staff regarding students’ social-emotional needs related to education.
Develop counseling goals and monitor progress.
Evaluate success of therapeutic interventions using observations and pre/post intervention assessment data.
Provide trainings on educational related mental health issues for staff, students, and families.
Provide training, consultation and support to teachers and staff regarding classroom environment and school climate to support needs of students.
Attend school meetings (e.g. SST, 504, IEP) and collaborate regarding development of social-emotional interventions and supports to meet student needs.
Provide referrals to appropriate in-district and community resources.
Complete written reports and maintain records of service.
Meet regularly with supervisor and actively engage in clinical supervision.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Attend various meetings, trainings and collaborative sessions as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university that meets the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements to be registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Registration with the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Clinical Social Worker, or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor.
Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.
Valid Class C Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record to qualify for insurability by the District’s insurance carrier.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Diverse communities and delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate therapeutic services.
Professional and ethical standards and practices
Biopsychosocial assessments, child/adolescent development and counseling skills.
Methods and techniques of interviewing and crisis intervention.
Appropriate therapeutic approaches for identified student groups, including students with disabilities.
Agencies and resources available to assist students and families.
Federal and State laws concerning student and parent rights related to mental health services.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Operation of standard office equipment.
Oral and written communication skills.