Licensed Clinician (LMFT/ LPPC/ LCSW)

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District is seeking a licensed mental health professional for a dual certification opportunity in its Special Education Department. The role includes direct services to students and families, counseling, and collaboration to support social-emotional goals and educational access.

Under direction, you will coordinate MTSS-based interventions, maintain a caseload, and act as a liaison among teachers, families, district sites, and community agencies to ensure integrated

Qualifications

• Must meet CA BBS requirements for LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC
• Master’s degree in designated field
• Two years related experience with students or families

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services to students and families
• Coordinate services and MTSS interventions
• Liaise with counselors, school sites, support staff, and community agencies

Skills

Licensure eligibility (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC)

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work / Counseling or related field

Two years experience with students or families in social services or education

Job description

DUAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY

Marriage and Family Therapist / Professional Clinical Counselor / Clinical Social Worker

To fill a current vacancy in the Special Education Department/Itinerant and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six (6) months. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. [phone].

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities,

Under the direction of a designated Certificated Administrator, provides direct mental health services to students (individuals and groups) with intensive needs, parent counseling, consultation, and treatment coordination to students and families to improve school performance. Assists with coordinating services by providing training, education, and program development to address and implement tiered interventions through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. This position is expected to carry a caseload of students and collaborate with all stakeholders in building a coherent system of coordinated support within a MTSS framework. Serves as a liaison between counselors, students, families, school sites, support staff, and various community services agencies, with a primary focus on: the mental health and wellness of students, supporting social-emotional goals, and educational access.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience sufficient to meet the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) requirements for any of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a Master’s degree in the designated field of study, and two years related experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment. Experience providing mental health services to students in schools is preferred.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license.
• A current, valid license from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) as Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor. Incumbents are required to maintain a valid license as a condition of continued employment.
• Some positions may be required to translate oral and written communications between English and a designated second language.

Selection Process

Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail). Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination. Results of the screening will be emailed. Applicants who pass the screening portion of the examination process will be given further instructions. Notifications will not be sent until after the closing date for the position.

Step 2: Qualification Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%). Tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 15th, 2026.

All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

Additional Salary Information

New Hires – Initial Salary Placement

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)

Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives

• AA/AS = 2.50%
• BA/BS = 4.00%
• MA/MS = 5.00%
• Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%

(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

• Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
• The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
• Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
• All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
• Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)