MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - TEMPORARY GRANT FUNDED POSITION **OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

About the Role

The Mental Health Counselor will work closely with the Director of Student Services and the Mental Health Liaison and be responsible for providing student and family counseling services to assist the students in making appropriate decisions relative to school program and relationships with other pupils, teachers, parents and administrators. The Mental Health Counselor will be expected to provide direct services to students. The Mental Health Counselor will be expected to supervise interns.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling, and have one of the following licenses: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or be eligible for one of the following licenses: Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Counselor.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desirable.
• All required documents must be attached to your application file. Applications missing any of the required documents will be screened out.
• A resume will not be accepted IN LIEU of a completed application.
• An application with blank sections with instructions starting "see resume" may be considered incomplete.
• Hand delivered, faxed, or E-mailed documents will not be accepted.
• Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the E-mail address listed on your online EdJoin application.
• Applicants should be diligent in checking their E-mail and spam mail throughout the process.

Pay

Salary Range: $69,177 - $119,093 Annually

Schedule

Length of Work Year: 2026 - 2027 School Year

Benefits

El Rancho Unified School District may allow a maximum of 12 years out-of-district experience towards placement on the salary schedule.

Comments and Other Information

We are committed to providing an enriched curriculum with high expectations for all students which emphasizes the skills, concepts and processes necessary for the technological and cultural challenges of the 21st century. The District provides a variety of educational programs suitable to the needs of a Multi-ethnic and varied Socio-economic community including a large Hispanic enrollment of ninety percent. The District is located in the City of Pico Rivera, which is conveniently located off the 605 and 5 freeways. We are a short drive from both beaches and mountain areas and are located next to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.