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DUAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY Associate - Marriage and Family Therapist / Professional Clinical Counselor / Clinical Social Worker To fill a current vacancy, 8 hours per day, 215 days per year in the Special Education Department/Itinerant and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six (6) months. Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please refer to the official classification specification. Under the direction of a designated Certificated Administrator and Clinical Supervisor, provides direct mental health services to students (individuals and groups) with intensive needs, parent counseling, consultation, and treatment coordination to students and families to improve school performance. Assists with coordinating services by providing training, education, and program development to address and implement tiered interventions through a Multi‑Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. This position is expected to carry a caseload of students and collaborate with all stakeholders in building a coherent system of coordinated support within an MTSS framework. Serves as a liaison between counselors, students, families, school sites, support staff, and various community services agencies, with a primary focus on the mental health and wellness of students, supporting social‑emotional goals, and educational access. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education, training and experience sufficient to meet the California Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements for any of the following: Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), which includes a minimum of a Master's degree in the designated field of study. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid California driver's license. A current, valid associate number from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor. Incumbents are required to maintain a valid associate status as a condition of continued employment. Some positions may be required to translate oral and written communications between English and a designated second language. SELECTION PROCESS Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail). Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Step 2: Qualification Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%). Tentatively scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026. ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION New hires may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on additional qualifying experience or education, with longevity increments offered based on years of service. BENEFITS Benefits information is provided in the benefits section of the Classified Human Resources program. Please consult the benefits tab or the classified human resources office for details. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment) Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States. Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis. The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam. Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined. All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment. Other: Eligible individuals will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license. TO APPLY Applications may be filed online at and must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date indicated. Completed applications, including proof of licenses or certifications, must be submitted by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted for consideration. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information. The Board promotes programs that ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr