Social Worker, Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) - Programs for Exceptional Children (PEC) (2025-26)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

98d

About The Position

Under joint administrative and clinical supervision, the ERMHS Social Worker provides a full range of mental health services to designated students with special education services. The ERMHS Social Worker provides services in the District's Special Education programs to students diagnosed with mental health disorders.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and an earned Master's degree in Social Welfare or Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.
• Valid California Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License or registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Social Worker (ASW).
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting.
• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential with School Social Work authorization.
• Valid California Driver's License, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to social services, including National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.
• Knowledge of the Individuals and Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Experience with evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Perform ERMHS social work services for a caseload of students at various school sites, and/or in an assigned Counseling Enriched Special Day Classroom on site, and in the field.
• Develop a therapeutic milieu that is based on understanding the effects of human feelings, conflicts, and trauma on students' learning ability and behavior.
• Conduct initial assessments and evaluations of students' mental health, behavioral, social and emotional problems and needs per Federal Special Education, Medi-Cal, and Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) requirements.
• Develop individualized mental health treatment plans that meet standards of clinical and ethical practice, referencing ERMHS and Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Maintain confidential client records per Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Diagnose mental health conditions using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM V) under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Complete daily progress notes and submit into the county- and district-adopted tracking and billing system for Medi-Cal billing.
• Participate on the Individualized Education Program team and prepare IEP documentation as required.
• Collaborate with staff to develop an appropriate level of support and plan for each student.
• Facilitate individual, group, and milieu therapy services under the supervision of a LCSW.
• Make referrals to appropriate outside agencies and collaborate with outside agency providers.
• Provide clinical crisis intervention services.
• Provide education and support to families about mental health diagnoses, social-emotional functioning and behavioral interventions.
• Participate in monthly Peer Review/Quality Assurance meetings per Medi-Cal and BBS requirements.
• Prepare mental health charts for required six-month Clinical Quality Review per Medi-Cal and Alameda County Mental Health contract requirements.
• Complete and submit appropriate reports and referrals when necessary.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with LCSW per BBS and Medi-Cal regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Master's degree