Psychological Services Provider Ii

The Psychological Services Provider II provides school-based mental health services, coordination of services, and case management of students. They may also provide educational consultation services to school staff, community agencies, and the public. In addition, a PSP II, when needed and if qualified, may provide supervision and training to PSP Is and trainees responsible for delivering mental health services to students enrolled in GUSD schools.

In a supervisory role, PSP IIs ensure that PSP Is and trainees provide high‑quality care in accordance with the ethical guidelines and in compliance with all laws and regulations governing the practice of clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and professional clinical counseling.

Current vacancy:
At least two (2) permanent positions (10 months per year, 8 hours per day) in the Student Wellness Services and/or Special Education Department. Positions includes full district‑paid benefits for the employee and dependents. Maximum District health and welfare contributions total up to $34,732.44 per year.

Note:

The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at  

• Provides counseling services, case management and other related mental health services to identified general education students through individual and/or group counseling; conducts parent intakes; develops treatment plans along with appropriate social/emotional goals for counseling services; maintains documentation in accordance with the state laws and professional standards; monitors student progress and refers students to other community agencies, as appropriate.
• Provides mental health counseling services related to students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals in accordance with applicable professional licensing laws to students with disabilities inclusive of: coordination of services and/or case management; delivery of educational consultation services; collaboration with community agencies, and the public.
• Prepares and completes all required documentation and reports for students including LEA Medi‑Cal billing logs for all appropriate services.
• Offers evidence‑based Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons in schools as needed.
• Offers Restorative Justice Circles to build and strengthen relationships and communities as needed.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, including Student Study Team (SST) meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, 504 meetings and other meetings when appropriate.
• Provides training and workshops for parents, community agencies, students, school staff as needed on topics that include mental health, trauma awareness, social skills, conflict mediation, grief, drug prevention, and other social emotional issues that impact learning and overall wellness.
• Provides supervision to designated staff, ensuring that mental health services consistently adhere to the required standard of care; reviews student records and counseling case notes, monitors and evaluates intakes and interventions.
• Conducts and supervises risk/threat assessments and takes necessary steps to ensure safety and well‑being of all involved.
• Engages in continuous research to ensure the team remains at the forefront of emerging research and best practices to contribute to the development and/or improvement of innovative counseling interventions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, School Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field in behavioral sciences.
• License and Credential:
  • Must possess a current and active license in good standing in one of the…