PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PROVIDER II (2392)

Glendale Unified School District; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District benefits

Professional supervision & training

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District seeks a Psychological Services Provider II to deliver school-based mental health services, coordinate care, and manage cases for students across district sites. The PSP II may supervise PSP IIs and trainees and provide educational consultation to staff, families, and community partners.

Two permanent positions (10 months per year, 8 hours per day) in Student Wellness Services and/or Special Education include district-paid benefits for employee and dependents,

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
• Active license in LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or LP.
• PPS credential specializing in school counseling or school social work.
• California driver license with auto liability insurance.
• First Aid & CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, case management, and related mental health services to students.
• Coordinate services and provide educational consultation to staff and community agencies.
• Prepare documentation and reports including LEA Medi-Cal billing where appropriate.
• Offer SEL lessons and restorative justice circles in schools.
• Supervise PSP IIs and trainees to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in SST/IEP/504 meetings and risk assessments.
• Deliver trainings on mental health topics to staff and families.

Skills

Counseling services

Case management

Educational consultation

Supervision and training

Compliance with laws/regulations

Community collaboration

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology / School Counseling / Social Work / Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

The Psychological Services Provider II provides school-based mental health services, coordination of services, and case management of students. They may also provide educational consultation services to school staff, community agencies, and the public. In addition, a PSP II, when needed and if qualified, may provide supervision and training to PSP Is and trainees responsible for delivering mental health services to students enrolled in GUSD schools. In a supervisory role, PSP IIs ensure that PSP Is and trainees provide high‑quality care in accordance with the ethical guidelines and in compliance with all laws and regulations governing the practice of clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and professional clinical counseling.

Current vacancy: At least two (2) permanent positions (10 months per year, 8 hours per day) in the Student Wellness Services and/or Special Education Department. Positions includes full district‑paid benefits for the employee and dependents. Maximum District health and welfare contributions total up to $34,732.44 per year.

Note: The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs.

• Provides counseling services, case management and other related mental health services to identified general education students through individual and/or group counseling; conducts parent intakes; develops treatment plans along with appropriate social/emotional goals for counseling services; maintains documentation in accordance with the state laws and professional standards; monitors student progress and refers students to other community agencies, as appropriate.
• Provides mental health counseling services related to students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals in accordance with applicable professional licensing laws to students with disabilities inclusive of: coordination of services and/or case management; delivery of educational consultation services; collaboration with community agencies, and the public.
• Prepares and completes all required documentation and reports for students including LEA Medi‑Cal billing logs for all appropriate services.
• Offers evidence‑based Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in schools as needed.
• Offers Restorative Justice Circles to build and strengthen relationships and communities as needed.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, including Student Study Team (SST) meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, 504 meetings and other meetings when appropriate.
• Provides training and workshops for parents, community agencies, students, school staff as needed on topics that include mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, conflict mediation, grief, drug prevention, and other social emotional issues that impact learning and overall wellness.
• Provides supervision to designated staff, ensuring that mental health services consistently adhere to the required standard of care; reviews student records and counseling case notes, monitors and evaluates intakes and interventions.
• Conducts and supervises risk/threat assessments and takes necessary steps to ensure safety and well‑being of all involved.
• Engages in continuous research to ensure the team remains at the forefront of emerging research and best practices to contribute to the development and/or improvement of innovative counseling interventions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field in behavioral sciences.
• License and Credential:
  • Must possess a current and active license in good standing in one of the following:
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counseling (LPCC)
  • Licensed Psychologist (LP)
  • Must possess a valid Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential specializing in school counseling or school social work.
  • A valid California Class C driver license with a valid auto liability insurance coverage in compliance with the state minimum coverage requirements.
  • A valid First Aid and CPR certificate or possession of First Aid and CPR certification within thirty (30) days of date of hire.
• If supervising, PSP II will work for 11 months per year and in addition to the education requirements listed above must:
  • Have been licensed for at least two (2) years out of the last five (5) years.
  • Must complete a minimum of 15 hours of supervision training that meets the course provider and course content requirements specified in regulation within 60 days of the commencement of supervision. Six hours of continuing professional development (CPD) in supervision is required each renewal cycle thereafter.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong background in case management, coordinating services and resources for students and their families.
• Knowledge of district policies such as child abuse reporting, suicide prevention, intervention and postvention, threat assessments, etc.
• Experience working within a school environment, understanding the dynamics of a school community.
• Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Statement of Non‑discrimination

The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District’s Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling [phone], Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, [phone], Ext. 1500, [e-mail]

Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St., [phone], Ext. 1209, [e-mail]

Salary

Listed salary amounts indicate the first and last steps of the range for the position.

Probationary Period

130 days of paid service.

After an offer of employment

A candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer is accepted, the candidate must complete a pre‑employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (district‑paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to Senate Bill 848 (SB848), the district is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment.

Incomplete applications are disqualified

Application materials must clearly demonstrate that applicants meet all minimum requirements for the job. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.

Phone inquiries please contact [phone], Ext. 1378.