Mental Health Therapist (Open & Promotional Opportunity)

About the Employer

We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in employment with our district. Desert Sands Unified School District is committed to the students and the families of the communities that we serve.

We have a competitive salary and benefit package to offer our employees along with excellent working conditions in modern school facilities. Our district is located in the resort communities of Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Indio. Our community offers the amenities of a resort lifestyle along with an affordable housing market for full-time residents.

The Personnel Office strives to provide the best possible service to our current employees and applicants to the district. Please feel free to call any of the staff members listed in our division for assistance.

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Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree)

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation)

• Other (Copy of Valid License to practice Mental Health Therapy in California)

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Education and Training Required: Master's degree in marriage, family, and child counseling, marriage and family therapy, couple and family therapy, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, or counseling with an emphasis in either marriage, family, and child counseling or marriage and family therapy.

At least 5 years of successful experience in working with children, adolescents and their families required; Experience in working in the education and special education fields; Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred. Licenses, Certifications and Testing Required: Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Must possess a valid license to practice mental health therapy in California (e.g. Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, or Licensed Psychologist). Pro-Act trained.

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