Mental Health-Intensive Case Manager

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health-Intensive Case Manager is a member of the Palmdale School District special education team and is directly involved with the support of students with special needs throughout the Antelope Valley SELPA (AV SELPA). The Mental Health-Intensive Case Manager assists AV SELPA member districts with the assessment, support, training, consultation and collaboration of supports for students requiring Educationally Related Services (ERICS) and/or behavioral services. This position reports directly to the Director of Special Education, with support from the Program Specialist II or Mental Health Coordinator.

Requirements

Master's Degree and California licensure required as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
Two years minimum prior experience as a licensed CSW or MFT (internship is not applicable).
A valid driver's license and the availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.
Must be able to travel out of state as needed.
Proof of Education Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position.
Cover Letter
Résumé
Official college transcripts from an accredited institution showing Master's degree awarded and date conferred. (diploma or certificate alone will not suffice)
California License as CSW or MFT (Intern license will not be accepted)

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual counseling, parent counseling and case management (social work services) including service planning, monitoring, follow-up, linkage and crisis management for students and parents.
Maintain on-going communication and coordination with community-based agencies and services.
Collect on-going progress monitoring data in order to track program effectiveness.
Coordinate crisis response for students who receive intensive case management services.
Provide Evidence-Based Practices for students and parents/guardians when appropriate.
Attend Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as necessary to review assessment results, goal/objective development, student progress and consult when needed.
Write, implement, and monitor individual goals and objectives for students identified with behavioral or ERICS when appropriate.
Provide staff development and training specific to the areas of social/emotional, behavior management techniques, and other appropriately related topic areas.
Complete assessment reports that meet legal mandates to include content and timelines.
Provide written assessments reports within legal timelines.
Work cooperatively with all members of the IEP instructional team, including administration, psychologists, health care professionals, designated instructional service providers, paraeducators, general education teachers and parents.
Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e., WIndows, Mac, Microsoft Office, Excel, SEIS, etc.).
Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws.
Process and maintain confidential files, as required by state and federal laws.
Understand and follow both oral and written directions.
Work within an established schedule, meeting necessary timelines.
Exercise good judgment in emergency situations.
Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs.
Attend required SELPA and district meetings and events.
Drive to school sites in districts throughout the Antelope Valley.
Provide collaboration with students, parents/guardians and educational staff in identifying strengths/needs in developing IEP goals.
Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Perform other duties as assigned.