Mental Health Specialist I

About the role

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) Student Wellness is seeking a full-time Mental Health Specialist Substitute (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC).

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, student-centered mental and behavioral health services, including individual and small-group counseling, support for students with behavioral challenges, and classroom-based social-emotional learning lessons.
• Collaborate closely with school administrators, student support staff, and families, and serve as an active member of school-based teams to connect students with needed internal and community resources.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment through whole-school and targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with a team of 24 Student Wellness clinicians, offering strong peer support and shared expertise.
• Provide mental health services for individuals and families including counseling, consultation, mental health evaluations, case management, and other duties as required.
• Aid in program planning, assessment, feedback, supervision, mentoring, report writing, and contract administration.
• May provide mental health services at various sites within the district and surrounding community.

Requirements

• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working in a school setting (preferred) or related experience working with individuals aged 3 – 21 or working with schools.
• A master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, or related field.
• Licensed to act independently in the State of California to provide mental health services (LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist).
• Be actively qualified to supervise interns and associates (MFT, MSW, LCP).

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of experience working in a school setting (preferred) or related experience working with individuals aged 3 – 21 or working with schools.
• Education: A master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, or related field.
• Licensing: Licensed to act independently in the State of California to provide mental health services (LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist).
• Supervisory Qualification: Be actively qualified to supervise interns and associates (MFT, MSW, LCP).

Skills

• Strong knowledge of school-based mental health practices.
• Ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment through whole-school and targeted interventions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Full-time assignment with a typical work schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pay

$47.47 to $60.13 per hour

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m or 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m