Mental Health Therapist I at Palm Springs Unified School District

Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Palm Springs Unified School District. Lifelong Learning Starts Here! The Palm Springs Unified School District has sixteen elementary schools, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, alternative education programs, one independent study program, and several headstart/state preschools. In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE), athletics, advanced placement, Title I, GATE, and many other services. It is our Mission that all members of Palm Springs Unified School District are united in our commitment to equity. We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. With a diverse team of employees, we are able to grow and learn better together. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation and District’s achievement as well. In recruiting for our District, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We create deep, meaningful learning opportunities, build professionalism, and engage parents and community, to ensure success for all students. All students graduate with the skills, capacities and confidence needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Palm Springs Unified School District Believes in Student Success: We foster - A growth mindset - Emotionally safe and inspiring learning environments - An every-student, every-day mentality - Highly engaging learning opportunities - Instruction that is tailored to student needs - Learning that propels students towards meeting their full potential Join our PSUSD Team!

Applications WILL NOT be considered without the following documentation attached: (1) Possession of a Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or a related field (2) Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or in the field of Psychology. (3) Complete the online application in its entirety (record of work experience) (4) Complete TARGET SKETCH upon application submission If you need assistance with this process contact Human Resources at (760) 883-2715.

Annual Salary is divided into 12 equal payments

SUMMARY Under the direction of the Coordinator-Mental Health, provide direct mental health services including mental health assessment, counseling, consultation, mental health evaluations, treatment and collateral case management for students, parents, and families; perform individual and group counseling therapy for students; serve as a resource to school site principals, service providers, students, parents and staff as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Acceptance by the California State Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology as a candidate for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or in the field of Psychology.; One (1) year of experience in a school setting providing direct mental health services to students including identifying patient mental health needs, using community resources, and student advocacy; One (1) year of experience with Medi-Cal billing and documentation.