Social Worker / Mental Health Specialist - Student Services (1433)

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District • Truckee, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist provides direct and indirect mental health support social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among school, home, and community providers. Responsibilities include: provide behavioral and emotional counseling to groups and individuals, individual short-term therapy, student counseling and crisis intervention services, student case management, and family support services, as needed. Support school site Coordinated Care Teams by identifying and providing mental health interventions, training staff on behavioral and mental wellness, supporting families with complex needs, and navigating student mental health referrals in the community.

Requirements

• TB Test (Required Upon Job Offer)
• Fingerprints/Livescan (Required Upon Job Offer)
• Answers to Supplemental Questions
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (up to 3 letters required)
• Proof of HS Graduation (Or proof of college degree)
• Resume
• Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling
• Copy of transcript
• Possess a current, valid license as One of the following: Clinical Psychologist Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Marriage Family Child AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT or LPCC

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a School Setting
• Experience with Psychological Service Programs/Methods
• Experience Collaborating with Community-based Organizations (CBOs) and other Local Agencies
• Bilingual

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral and emotional counseling to groups and individuals.
• Provide individual short-term therapy.
• Provide student counseling and crisis intervention services.
• Provide student case management.
• Provide family support services, as needed.
• Support school site Coordinated Care Teams by identifying and providing mental health interventions.
• Train staff on behavioral and mental wellness.
• Support families with complex needs.
• Navigate student mental health referrals in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level