Substitute 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) to provide temporary support in elementary and secondary school settings from August 4 through the end of October. This position delivers 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. The substitute clinician will 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.

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.
• 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.
• Work as part of a collaborative team of 24 Student Wellness clinicians, offering strong peer support and shared expertise.

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.

Benefits

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

Pay

$49.47 Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD)

Schedule

8 hours per day, 5 days a week