School-Based Mental Health Specialist I

SBCS Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 56,008,000 - 75,707,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan with matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SBCS in San Diego County seeks a School-Based Skill Building Specialist I to deliver evidence-based social-emotional mental health prevention and early intervention services to Medi-Cal eligible students in grades 4–8, and to collaborate with teachers, families, and school staff.

Under supervision of program leaders, you will implement Second Step curriculum, maintain accurate records in the EHR, meet productivity expectations, and travel between school sites as needed; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with children/adolescents; school or community setting preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse populations and strong public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program referrals, ensuring timely intake, documentation and follow-up.
• Assess students and families; deliver Second Step curriculum to grades 4–8 in classrooms and groups.
• Provide referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning; collaborate with school staff.
• Maintain electronic case records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Meet productivity, maintain caseloads, and travel between school sites as needed.
• Communicate progress with teachers and families; participate in team meetings and trainings.

Skills

Public speaking

Relationship building

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field

Job description

SBCS in San Diego County seeks a School-Based Skill Building Specialist I to deliver evidence-based social-emotional mental health prevention and early intervention services to Medi-Cal eligible students in grades 4–8, and to collaborate with teachers, families, and school staff.

Under supervision of program leaders, you will implement Second Step curriculum, maintain accurate records in the EHR, meet productivity expectations, and travel between school sites as needed; strong communication and