Mental Health Specialist I

Folsom Cordova Unified School District; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

FCUSD in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a part-time Mental Health Specialist I to support students after school from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and work within the FCUSD Student Wellness Team. The role involves counseling individuals and small groups, risk assessments, and coordinating with families and school staff to connect students with services.

Minimum qualifications include 4 years of school-based experience, a master’s degree in a relevant field, and California licensure (LMFT/LCSW/Licensed

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of school-based mental health experience.
• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
• Licensed to practice in California (LMFT, LCSW, or licensed psychologist) and eligible to supervise interns/associates.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group mental health counseling.
• Conduct mental health evaluations and case management.
• Assist with program planning, supervision, mentoring, report writing, and contract administration.
• Work at multiple sites within the district and community.

Skills

Counseling skills

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in psychology/social work

Job description

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026
Work Months: 10.00 Months
Hours: 4 hours per day, 5 days a week
Clock Hours: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (subject to change)
Salary: $49.47 to $60.13 per hour

This part-time position is ideal for a flexible and creative mental health professional with a heart for elementary and middle school students. This position will work from 2 pm to 6 pm supporting students in after school programs throughout Folsom Cordova Unified and will be a member of the FCUSD Student Wellness Team.
Primary job duties include supporting multiple school site programs to build student social, emotional and behavioral skills, provide short term individual and small group counseling, and conduct risk assessments as needed. This position also models effective interactions with students for ELOP staff and works with families and school staff to connect students with school, district and community services.

About FCUSD

FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career.

Mental Health Specialist I

Provide mental health services for individuals and families including counseling, consultation, mentalhealth evaluations, case management, and other duties as required. Assist with program planning,assessment, feedback, supervision, mentoring, report writing, and contract administration. Mentalhealth services may be provided at various sites within the district and surrounding community.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of four (4)years of experience working in a school setting (preferred) or relatedexperience working with individuals aged 3-21 or working with schools

Education: A master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of psychology, socialwork, counseling education, or related field.

Licensed to act independently in the State of California to provide mental health services(LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist).
As described by the state licensing board, be actively qualified to supervise interns and
associates. (MFT, MSW, LCP).

Upon Conditional Offer of Employment

• DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
• TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
• Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Comments and Other Information

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District 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. For questions or complaints, contact:

Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students)
[e-mail]
916-294-9000 x 104580

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
[e-mail]
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is:

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
[e-mail]
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/nondiscrimination-statementpolicy

The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/uniform-complaints
Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/nondiscrimination-in-employment

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/title-ix-notificationsexual-harassment Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/sexual-harrassment-title-ix

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU