Mental Health Social Worker

Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District • Rohnert Park, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally, through individual and group counseling and by collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home and school. Under direction of Director of Special Education, work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide mental health services and related social services to students/families. Work collaboratively with school site principals, teaching staff, school psychologists and behavior specialists to deliver comprehensive services to children with acute situational emotional needs and to those students who are eligible for Educationally Related Mental Health services (counseling) as part of their Individualized Educational or Section 504 Plans. Provide consultation to school site administrators and staff on effective interventions for students experiencing emotional and/or behavioral barriers to learning.

Requirements

• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with authorization as School Social Worker and/or School Psychologist OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with school based counseling experience.
• Valid California Driver’s License and Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2-3 Recent Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures governing scope of work.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of social casework, including group work and community organizations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective leadership.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and evaluations.
• Knowledge of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• Knowledge of physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of students.
• Knowledge of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of District students.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Knowledge of research methods, report writing and record-keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to consistently interpret, implement and maintain knowledge of applicable laws, codes, policies, procedures, and District regulations governing scope of work.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to work independently, confidentially and with discretion.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of new developments and research in the field.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among students, parents and District staff.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to compile and analyze information and prepare reports.
• Ability to operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment.
• Ability to work successfully with diverse groups across race, ethnicity, religion, gender, class, and sexuality.
• Ability to identify and resolve school site health and safety issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to complete work as directed despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to develop and implement training and evaluation programs.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally, through individual and group counseling.
• Collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment that strengthens connections between home and school.
• Provide mental health services and related social services to students/families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Work collaboratively with school site principals, teaching staff, school psychologists and behavior specialists to deliver comprehensive services to children with acute situational emotional needs and to those students who are eligible for Educationally Related Mental Health services (counseling) as part of their Individualized Educational or Section 504 Plans.
• Provide consultation to school site administrators and staff on effective interventions for students experiencing emotional and/or behavioral barriers to learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed