Transform Student Wellness: Mental Health Specialist II

Mt. Diablo Unified School District; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Diablo Unified School District seeks a Mental Health Clinical Specialist II to provide behavioral health services to district students referred for mental health assessment and IEP placement, aiming to facilitate appropriate behavioral health and personal growth.

The role develops therapy goals and implements treatment plans in collaboration with school staff. The position reports to the Chief, Pupil Services & Special Education/SELPA, with duties including crisis response, IEP

Qualifications

• Three (3) years' experience providing mental health therapy services in a California school setting.
• Three (3) years' experience in the behavioral health plan process (including direct services, developing and monitoring behavioral support plans).
• Two (2) years' experience providing mental health therapy services to school-age students.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family/collateral, case management therapy.
• Provides therapeutic milieu support for assessing, stabilizing, and supporting students' reentry and engagement with academics.
• Conducts emergency student risk assessments and follows up with family and appropriate agencies.

Skills

Mental health therapy

School-based counseling

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's Degree

PPS credential or in process

CA licensure (LMFT/LCSW/etc)

Job description

Mt. Diablo Unified School District seeks a Mental Health Clinical Specialist II to provide behavioral health services to district students referred for mental health assessment and IEP placement, aiming to facilitate appropriate behavioral health and personal growth.

The role develops therapy goals and implements treatment plans in collaboration with school staff. The position reports to the Chief, Pupil Services & Special Education/SELPA, with duties including crisis response, IEP