MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
hace 25 días
San Mateo
Job Description MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To be considered for an interview, applicants must apply online at . WORK YEAR: School Days total of 193 days only; 30 hours per week EXCELLENT FRINGE BENEFITS with District-paid premiums which includes medical, dental, life, vision, long term-disability, and CalPERS retirement. San Mateo Union High School District is seeking a dedicated and flexible Mental Health Therapist (0.8 FTE) to support our Alternative to Suspension and Substance Use Prevention programs. This in-person position includes providing direct services such as individual counseling, group facilitation, and family engagement, as well as delivering prevention-focused presentations across our high school campuses. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting adolescents in a school-based setting, a strong understanding of Tier II and III interventions, and a commitment to fostering student wellness and school climate. Bilingual and licensed clinicians are preferred. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students! JOB SUMMARY: Support student mental health/welfare and wellness education in the high school setting through capacity building direct services, consultation and outreach. The therapist will provide mental health services including counseling, consultation, mental health evaluations, treatment and case management for individuals and families, and perform related duties as required. Provide a mental health perspective in collaboration with school sites to promote a positive school climate and develop a multi-tiered system of student intervention and support. Build and facilitate effective student support structures as a part of the student support teams. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides direct mental health services including counseling, consultation, mental health evaluations, treatment coordination individual/group therapy, collateral case management to students and families., 2. Provides a multi-tiered system of supports to support students., 3. Counsels students individually and in group sessions to assist overcoming dependencies, maladaptive behavior, adjusting to life and making changes., 4. Collects and assesses information about students through interviews and observations., 5. Acts as student advocates in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations., 6. Develops and implements treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge., 7. Collaborates with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans., 8. Provides information and support to teachers and administrators regarding classroom environment and school climate responsive to needs of students., 9. Provides consultative support as a subject expert to teachers, administrators, and parents regarding mental health or behavioral issues, understanding cultures, and substance abuse., 10. Designs appropriate interventions for the teachers of students to differentiate instruction, to incorporate social-emotional health and behavioral classroom plans, and to support and monitor student progress and mental health., 11. Collaborates with administrators, school psychologists, personnel, and outside organizations to coordinate activities, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information., 12. Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling programs and student’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives., 13. Maintains data on the efficacy of services., 14. Modifies treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in students’ status., 15. Gathers information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy and provide referrals as appropriate to in-district and community resources., 16. Facilitates workshops and courses, and deliver curriculum specific to socio-emotional health needs., 17. Maintains confidentiality of records related to students’ treatment., 18. Prepares and maintains all required assessment and treatment records and reports., 19. Attends IEP and 504 meetings and contribute to the goals and planning for the students., 20. Communicates and collaborates with other staff and family members as a means of effectively supporting students and strategies in home and school as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student., 21. Works with and communicates with other agencies (e.g., probation, law enforcement, other mental health providers, etc.,) to ensure all aspects of the student’ program are addressed., 22. Participates and supports District activities related to student engagement (e.g., alternatives to suspension, student attendance review board (SARB), re-entry hearings, etc.)., 23. Plans and conducts training and education for staff, students, and parents., 24. Develops, plans and oversees wellness center activities., 25. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • A Master’s Degree or higher in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or a closely related field., • At least one of the following:, • Valid Marriage Family Therapist (MFT), or, • Marriage Family Child Counselor (MFCC) Certification/License, or, • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)., • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (preferred)., • Spanish speaking is required. KNOWLEDGE OF/ABILITY TO: • Rules and regulations applicable to providing mental health services and such services in public schools., • Psychotherapy principles and practices, including treatment of individuals, families and groups., • Interviewing techniques., • Community agencies and referral resources., • Reporting responsibilities for student welfare. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: • Office environment., • Classroom environment during observances., • Occasional home visits to meet with families of students., • Interruptions and sometimes crisis situations., • Possible contact with hostile or abusive individuals with unpredictable behaviors, both students and adults. OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Prior to Employment): • Must maintain a valid California Driver License and insurability to drive a District vehicle., • Must successfully pass the District’s pre-employment Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprinting. The San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) is a community funded district with approximately 8,500 students. SMUHSD is situated in central San Mateo County between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. The District encompasses six communities, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Foster City, and San Mateo, and has six comprehensive high schools: Aragon, Burlingame, Capuchino (International Baccalaureate school), Hillsdale (Smaller Learning Communities school), Mills, and San Mateo. The District has an API over 800 and all schools are in Newsweek Magazine's Top 1000 High Schools. In addition, the District has Peninsula Alternative High School, an Alternative School of Choice, Middle College High School, and an Adult School serving 10,500 students. The District enjoys strong parent and community support as evidenced in three major bond measures passed in 2000, 2006, and 2010 ($621.5 million) for new construction and modernization. More About SMUHSD The San Mateo Union High School District, in existence for more than 110 years, continues to be a vital community academic and cultural resource. With an annual operating budget that is funded primarily through local property taxes, it provides education to a diverse range of approximately 8,500 students attending six highly-rated comprehensive high schools, a special Middle College program in conjunction with the College of San Mateo, an alternative high school where students voluntarily recover credits, and a robust Adult School Program. The District has graduated an estimated 130,000 young people since its founding in 1902. To learn more about the SMUHSD, visit or find us on FaceBook and Twitter @SMUHSD.DISTRICT PROFILE\r\n\r\nThe San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) is a community funded district with approximately 8,500 students. SMUHSD is situated in central San Mateo County between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. The District encompasses six communities, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Foster City, and San Mateo, and has six comprehensive high schools: Aragon, Burlingame, Capuchino (International Baccalaureate school), Hillsdale (Smaller Learning Communities school), Mills, and San Mateo. The District has an API over 800 and all schools are in Newsweek Magazine's Top 1000 High Schools. In addition, the District has Peninsula Alternative High School, an Alternative School of Choice, Middle College High School, and an Adult School serving 10,500 students. The District enjoys strong parent and community support as evidenced in three major bond measures passed in 2000, 2006, and 2010 ($621.5 million) for new construction and modernization.\r\n\r\nMore About SMUHSD\r\n\r\nThe San Mateo Union High School District, in existence for more than 110 years, continues to be a vital community academic and cultural resource. With an annual operating budget that is funded primarily through local property taxes, it provides education to a diverse range of approximately 8,500 students attending six highly-rated comprehensive high schools, a special Middle College program in conjunction with the College of San Mateo, an alternative high school where students voluntarily recover credits, and a robust Adult School Program. The District has graduated an estimated 130,000 young people since its founding in 1902. To learn more about the SMUHSD, visit or find us on FaceBook and Twitter @SMUHSD.