School-Based Mental Health Therapist

School-Based Mental Health Therapist

We are looking for a school-based Mental Health Therapist to join our growing team! The ideal candidate would demonstrate a passion for working with youth and an interest in innovative and equitable Mental Health approaches. We strive to hire team members who contribute to our dynamic culture where diverse perspectives are expected and challenges are met with curiosity. By empowering our therapists to think creatively and act purposefully, we can find solutions that dramatically improve our student's wellbeing.

Mending Matters is on a mission to engage, connect, and empower youth to pursue their fullest potential. We believe in creating environments where Mental Health support is approachable, accessible, and adaptable to the needs of students and schools.

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• Full-time position
• Position in either North County or Central San Diego
• Position includes school-based in-person services
• Program operates consistent with district calendar, which includes 6-7 weeks of paid time off during school breaks
• Weekly clinical supervision 
• Full benefits package, including health/dental/vision, 401(k), and EAP services
• Vacation and Sick Pay 
• Additional employee supports, including multiple opportunities for team connection, collaboration, and professional development
• EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
• Starting salary range $65,000 - $68,000

Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy to youth ages 11-18+
• Provide consultation services to school-based staff 
• Provide school-based Mental Health workshops
• Map community-based resources to inform case management services
• Facilitate restorative programs and coordinate follow-up support as needed
• Facilitate student leadership group and related student leadership program tasks
• Engage with parents and guardians regarding client treatment goals and clinical interventions
• Strive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
• Provide leadership, intervention and support when crisis counseling is appropriate
• Provide case management services for individual clients and their families
• Participate in clinical supervision and administrative staff meetings
• Complete appropriate documentation, including bio-psycho-social assessments and treatment plans
• Collaborate with colleagues and school partners to identify and address existing community needs and barriers to service
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with school partners

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Active or pending registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW, AMFT or APCC, as appropriate by discipline
• Experience providing individual and group therapy, preferably with youth and families
• An eagerness to advocate for an increase in access to Mental Health services for youth and families
• Effective communicator, particularly with students, families and colleagues
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work in school milieu
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• The capacity to remain calm, focused and professional when faced with unexpected challenges
• Strong organizational skills
• Willing to commit to the full school year to ensure continuity of services for students
• Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Spanish-English bilingual
• Experience in school-based Mental Health services
• Experience in development and implementation of school-based programs
• Familiarity with Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in schools
• Familiarity with universal screening in schools