School Mental Health Clinician

Date Posted: 5/19/2026 Location: District Office--Special Education Date Available: 05/19/2026 Closing Date: 05/27/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires knowledge of principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy and various treatment modalities. Must be able to understand the biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, retardation, or substance abuse; the scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available community resources; principles and techniques of mental health consultation, education, and prevention. Must be able to effectively apply psychotherapeutic techniques of a complex nature in the treatment of individual clients and groups; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive casework records, and make sound recommendations on the basis of such information; organize and manage a caseload. Provide clinical supervision and training to assigned staff, develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with clients and their families, social agencies and fellow workers.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

Must possess a valid California license as a Clinical Social Worker (lcsw) or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) as granted by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. (Note: Candidates from out of state who hold a comparable license may be considered with the stipulation they are eligible for an appropriate California license and receive the license within one year of employment in this classification). A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION

Under direction and within the scope of the license, to independently provide assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment to children and adults; may provide educational consultation services to other staff, community agencies, and the public; may, as assigned, provide clinical supervision and training, and to do related work as required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

STARTING SALARY: $7,526.70 (monthly) NUMBER OF MONTHS: 10 (to begin August 5th, 2026) NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 (daily working hours 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) #J-18808-Ljbffr Kern High School District