Mental Health Therapist (Gen Ed and SPED)

Overview We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year and offering a $6,000 signing bonus! Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes. Aspire is one of the largest open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life. We strive to enable students to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Our community of students, families, teachers, and staff is grounded in the values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. General Summary The Mental Health Therapist (Gen Ed) provides a wide range of school counseling services to children in grades TK-12, including screening and assessment, individual and group counseling, collaboration with families, planning and implementing site-based MTSS interventions, and coordinating with outside agencies as appropriate. They contribute to a safe, successful learning environment and positive school culture by partnering with teachers, administrators, school staff, and Regional/Home Office teams. Mental Health Therapist 1: Aspire prioritizes professional development and clinical hour collection as therapists work toward licensure. Mental Health Therapist 2: Aspire prioritizes professional development and leadership capacity building toward becoming clinical supervisors for colleagues. Mental Health Therapist 3: Aspire prioritizes professional development and leadership capacity building as essential facilitators of clinical supervision for colleagues. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrate knowledge of and support Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, equity commitments, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and ethical behavior. Update case files for students on their caseload in accordance with Aspire, BBS, state, and federal guidelines; maintain clinical registration and honor mandated reporting duties. Maintain positive rapport with students and professional boundaries. Communicate with Aspire staff and administration about student clinical goals and progress. Attend all staff meetings and professional development sessions; participate in IEPs, 504s, and MTSS meetings as needed. Explore and implement therapeutic prevention and intervention strategies across all intervention tiers to foster better mental health and learning environments. Collaborate with school staff on universal interventions (peer mediation, conflict mediation, restorative practices, SEL, trauma-informed interventions, etc.). Support creation and implementation of community and school programming, including parent workshops and community resources. Research and initiate partnerships with outside agencies to support students and families. Provide crisis counseling and referrals as needed; refine risk assessment methodology. May supervise counseling trainees/interns. Mental Health Therapist 2 & 3: Participate in the creation and facilitation of the regional clinical professional development program for Mental Health Therapists 1. Mental Health Therapist 3 Only: Facilitate individual, triadic, and/or group clinical supervision for associates seeking licensure; provide ongoing crisis consultation for supervised associates and site teammates; schedule and coordinate with Associate MHCs, site administrators, outside clinical supervisors, and Regional/Home Office leadership regarding clinical supervision systems. Perform other related duties as required and assigned. Qualifications Required knowledge, skills & abilities: Demonstrated commitment to students and learning. Experience with TK-12 students. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to write clearly and interact with diverse stakeholders. Strong organization, time management, and follow-up; ability to manage multiple cases concurrently. Ability to work as part of a team. Knowledge of intervention and prevention models for individuals and groups (e.g., CBT, play therapy). Ability to adapt to new approaches and maintain a solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to handle obstacles constructively. Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or related discipline required Mental Health Therapist 1: Registered Associate with the BBS (AMFT, ASW, and/or APCC) Mental Health Therapist 2: Clinical licensure through the BBS Mental Health Therapist 3: Clinical licensure through the BBS and certification to provide clinical supervision Highly desirable qualifications: PPS credential or eligibility for PPS credential Spanish bilingual Supervise trainees/interns (Mental Health Therapist 3 only) Compensation: Aspire offers a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a California state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. Salary schedule for this position ranges from $70,013 to $126,869 based on years of experience. Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. #LinkedInEducators #J-18808-Ljbffr