Mental Health Specialist I/School Social Worker - FCUSD

Application Deadline: September 25, 2024
Work Months: 10.00 Months
Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week
Salary: $48.50 to $58.95  per hour

START DATE IS OCTOBER 1, 2024

This position can be hired as either a Mental Health Specialist I or School Social Worker I depending on the candidate license. 

About FCUSD
FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career.

Job Announcement  -> Mental Health Specialist I
Provide mental health services for individuals and families including counseling, consultation, mental health evaluations, case management, and other duties as required. Assist with program planning, assessment, feedback, supervision, mentoring, report writing, and contract administration. Mental health services may be provided at various sites within the district and surrounding community.

Minimum Qualifications 
Experience:
A minimum of four (4)years of experience working in a school setting (preferred) or related experience working with individuals aged 3 – 21 or working with schools
Education:
A master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, or related field.
Licensed to act independently in the State of California to provide mental health services (LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist).
As described by the state licensing board, be actively qualified to supervise interns and
associates. (MFT, MSW, LCP).

Job Announcement -> School Social Worker I
Under general supervision, the School Social Worker I will provide school‐based mental health services. The School Social Worker I will provide a full range of school counseling services to students including individual and group counseling, school‐wide intervention and prevention, and work with or refer to outside agencies as appropriate. The School Social Worker I will work directly with students who experience difficulties in educational achievement due to social and emotional challenges. S/he will play a key role in building and maintaining a positive school‐wide culture.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of professional experience performing similar functions and duties
Education:
A master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of Social Work (MSW).
Licenses or Certifications Required: 
Licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Upon Conditional Offer of Employment:

• DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check
• TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667)
• Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc.

Comments and Other Information:
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or gender expression, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns/questions or complaints, contact the Title IX Coordinator(s), Equity Compliance Officer(s), and Section 504 Coordinator(s):

Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance, Title IX Coordinator and Equity Compliance Officer
sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000, ext. 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

For questions regarding this position please call or email:
Human Resources Department
jobs@fcusd.org
916-294-9002