Healthy Youth School Therapist (Mental Health Professional)

Job Summary

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direct supervision of the Equity and Inclusion Administrator, the Healthy Youth School Therapist is responsible for individual counseling to students and families with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: • Provide individual counseling services to students who self-refer or are referred by a teacher or administrator for issues related to mental, emotional, or behavioral health. • Assist in the design and implementation of prevention strategies. • Performs screenings, evaluation, assessments, and recommendations for services. • Acts as a crisis intervention therapist. • Attends planning, staffing, IEPs, 504s, and other meetings as requested. • Collaborates with teachers, counselors, Special Education staff and administrators. • Collaborates and makes referral with community agencies. • Understands and follows FERPA and Mandated Reporter regulations.

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Requirements / Qualifications

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Must hold one of the following credentials or licenses in the state of California prior to employment:

• License in Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) -Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) -School Psychologist (PPS)

• Licensed Educational Psychologist

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist

• California PPS Credential School Counseling • Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation. • Proof of valid automobile liability insurance is required to make home visits. • Pass a work styles/behavior survey and math assessment • Clear background check by the Department of Justice and FBI

• Copy of Transcript (Copy of unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed)

• Credential Copy

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Altus Schools South Bay (ASSB) is a pioneering independent study program dedicated to serving students in grades 7-12. ASSB offers a unique learning environment tailored to each student's academic and personal needs.

Our program features custom-built course plans, one-on-one teacher support, individualized college and career planning, and flexible scheduling. Based on a "University Model," students engage in independent study and attend labs or tutorials 1-2 times per week. With resource centers located throughout the city, ASSB provides a safe, innovative, and technology-rich learning space for both students and staff.

Together with parents and students, our dedicated teachers are committed to guiding each student toward academic success and personal achievement. Join Altus Schools, where high standards and a supportive community empower our students to achieve their goals and excel in their future endeavors! Selection Procedure:

Selected applicants will first complete a work-styles/behavioral survey and a math assessment. Candidates who successfully pass this initial phase will advance to an interview with a panel of School Administrators. Those who excel in this stage will move on to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent of School Services and Founding Director and the Superintendent of School Services and Founder.

We do not invite all applicants to an interview. We do not hire everyone who applies, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants. MORE INFO:

Visit our website: https://sweetwatersecondarycharter.com/ NOTE: Applications are considered ONLY for this school, and NOT for other charter schools. Equal Employment Opportunity:

Altus Schools Southern California is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.

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