Educationally Related Social Emotional Services Clinician II

PURPOSE:

To fill current and future vacancies for the duration of the list, up to one year. The current vacancy is 12-months, full-time (8 hours/day) position located in the Student Support Department.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services or designee, this position performs a full range of mental health services. These include individual and group psychotherapy, evaluations and diagnosis, treatment plan development and implementation, and professional counseling. The clinician serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team focused on promoting the child’s mental health wellness and educational success.

The Associate Clinician is the entry-level classification in the ERSES Clinician series. Working under clinical supervision, Associate Clinicians provide direct social-emotional services and implement intervention strategies in school and/or home settings, in accordance with District guidelines and professional standards.

The Educationally Related Social Emotional Services Clinician I is a fully qualified, journey-level position within the ERSES Clinician series. Individuals in this role are expected to enter the position with a strong foundation of knowledge and experience, enabling them to work independently in assessing and diagnosing mental and emotional conditions, developing effective treatment plans, and determining appropriate intervention strategies—all in alignment with District guidelines and professional standards.

Unlike Associate Clinicians, they require minimal supervision and demonstrate sound clinical judgment in routine and moderately complex cases.

The ERSES Clinician II is the advanced, expert level in the series. Unlike ERSES Clinician I, the Clinician II independently handles the most complex clinical and case management tasks and may provide clinical supervision consistent with licensure and training.

• Conducts clinical intake assessments and prepare diagnostic evaluations by gathering personal, social, emotional, and substance use histories.
• Determines the nature, cause, and severity of the child’s mental health issues; maintains detailed clinical documentation.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., IEP teams), including children and their families, to develop, implement, and review treatment plans focused on specific goals and case management.
• Provides individual, family, or group therapy aimed at improving interpersonal relationships and learning for children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Delivers crisis intervention when children exhibit acute psychiatric symptoms that pose an immediate risk to themselves or others.