Job SummaryThe Mental Health School Wellness Specialist is responsible for the operation of the Wellness Center at assigned school site(s), including program implementation, day to day operations, coordinating direct services, spearheading schoolwide prevention and education efforts and providing direct services; ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, codes, and regulations (HIPAA and FERPA) related to student support and wellness services; assists with Medi-Cal and insurance billing certification process and billing, and performs related work as required to ensure that all programs are in alignment with the outcomes for student success. This position is contingent upon the receipt of grant funding.Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: Master's in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or related mental health field and one year experience working in an educational or mental health organization working with school aged children in educational, individual, or family therapy service settings. Experience with at promise students, and/or experience working in a Wellness/School Based Health Center preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential in Social Work, School Psychology or School Counseling (Required) - Possession of a valid California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Counselor or Psychologist issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) (Preferred) - Valid California Driver's License This is a grant-funded position.
Individuals working towards acquiring the credential and/or licensure requirements may be considered for employment on a conditional basis. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Only attach the following materials to your application: - Cover letter (signed) - Professional resume - Three (3) signed letters of recent recommendation, including one (1) from your current supervisor - Copies of official transcripts, copies of evaluated transcripts are required for candidates who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States (official/sealed transcripts must be provided upon hire) - Copies of credential(s) or copy of temporary county certificate (TCC) - For those currently enrolled in a Pupil Personnel Services Credential program, please submit related documentation.While it is preferred that required documents are attached to your application, if you are unable to do so, please forward by email to ...@sccoe.org. Khushwinder Gill, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Personnel Services Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, Ca 95131 (408) ###-####...@sccoe.orgComments and Other InformationHEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS: The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits
To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is contingent upon presenting proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Non-Discrimination Statement The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. Please direct concerns to: Khushwinder Gill, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Personnel Services Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, Ca 95131 (408) ###-#### ...@sccoe.org