School-Based Clinician I - Grant Funded

About the Employer

The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) works to engage, support, and empower our region's 40 public school districts. Together, these districts operate more than 170 schools and serve more than 64,000 students. Our staff of more than 300 recognizes the historical and systemic oppression within education and commits to disrupting and transforming the systems that perpetuate inequities. We are dedicated to ensuring all students have access to rich educational opportunities in safe, supportive learning environments where all students thrive and feel like they belong.


SCOE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on gender, color, race, ancestry, creed, religion, national origin, age, handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal, state, or local law.


Job Summary

Under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional, the School-Based Clinician I provides school-based mental health services to students and families as part of the Behavioral Health and Well-being Department. The Clinician I delivers individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and consultative support to school staff and families to promote students' social-emotional well-being and academic success.


The School-Based Clinician I supports coordination of care among families, schools, and community partners to ensure access to comprehensive behavioral health services. This position is part of SCOE's initiative to transform schools into Centers of Wellness, providing integrated mental health support while collaborating with school staff to implement social-emotional learning, relationship-building strategies, and multi-tiered interventions across the school community.


The School-Based Clinician I is a post-graduate, pre-licensed Associate registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). The School-Based Clinician I may obtain independent licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) through the course of their employment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) current letters within the last year)
• Resume