Hybrid MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST II na 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 document(s) attached to this application before application deadline: • Letter of Introduction • Three current letters of recommendation from direct supervisors, must be within the last year. (PSUSD Regular employees are only required (2) letters of recommendation) • Resume • Valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or Psychology. • Completion of the Target Success Sketch is required and must be completed before application deadline. Target Sketch is available through your Ed-Join.org account.

Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability Valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or Psychology.

$8,935 Monthly Salary

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; train, provide work direction to Mental Health Therapy Interns. JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Possession of a Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or a related field; • Possession of a valid license by California Board of Behavioral Science as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor or in the field of Psychology for at least two (2) years; • 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. (Not a requirement for positions under the Education Related Mental Health Services department) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palm Springs Unified School District Nondiscrimination Statement The Palm Springs Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, of any student by anyone, based on the student’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact: Title IX Coordinator and Equity and Compliance Officer Dr. Antonia Hunt, Director – Title IX and Compliance 760-883-2703 Ext: 4805026 [email protected]