School Based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician

School-based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician (2024 - June 2026)

High Tech High

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students.  HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses.

Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

HTH seeks a School-based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician, to provide support to students, teachers, and, families, under the direction of the Director of Special Education. This position will support multiple school sites across the County.

JOB SUMMARY

The School-based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician provides and supervises individual, group, and family counseling to assist students in overcoming behavioral/emotional challenges and guide students in the development of skills and strategies to achieve educational goals.

Duties include:

●      Provide weekly group and individual clinical supervision to interns/associates working toward licensure

●      Act as student advocates in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

●      Develop, implement and supervise treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge

●      Collaborate with other staff members to perform ERMHS assessments and develop service or placement recommendations

●      Attend IEP and 504 meetings and contribute to the goals and planning for the students

●      Refer students or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary

●      Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and student’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives

●      Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in students’ status

●      Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy

●      Serve as a liaison to regional and community resources that provide services to students and parents in medical, psychiatric, therapeutic, and other needs

●      Plan, prepare, and conduct in-service education for other school professionals on various topics applying to students with behavioral/mental health needs

●      Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports

●      Maintain confidentiality of records related to students’ treatment

●      Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively supporting students and strategies at home and school as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student

●      Perform other duties as assigned 

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

●      Principles of mental health supervision, consultation, education, and prevention within the school and community 

●      Special Education policies, laws, and procedures

●      School policies, methods and practices generally used with students in a therapy setting 

●      Biological, behavioral, and environmental aspect of emotional disturbances, mental health disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse 

●      California State Education Code as it applies to the specific duties of this position

●      Report writing methods and techniques 

●      Communication skills with parents and staff concerning student needs 

The position requires the ability to:

●      Communicate clearly through all mediums

●      Maintain confidentiality of student records and information while working within a team setting 

●      Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, staff and community agencies 

●      Prepare reports, presentations, materials, and present in group settings 

●      Work independently under general supervision 

●      Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships and interpersonal skills with others using tact, patience, and courtesy

●      Prepare and maintain accurate records and filing systems 

●      Utilize technology effectively 

●      Balance several job functions at one time and work under a heavy workload 

●      Work in and contribute to creating a performance culture and highly collaborative environment  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

●      Must possess a valid California license as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

●      Must meet BBS requirements to supervise MSW, MFT, PCC associates/trainees

●      Possession of CA Pupil Services Credential preferred

●      Minimum 5 years experience working in a California School District or educational setting desired

●      Bilingual desired

●      Ability to travel to multiple locations in San Diego County

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents.

APPLY TODAY!

If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application:

https://www.hightechhigh.org/about-us/join-our-team

High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.