Associate Clinician

To establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill anticipated vacancies for the  School Year. The vacancies are 11 and 12 month, full-time (8 hours/day) positions in the Student Support Services Department. This list may also be used to fill future part-time, full-time, permanent, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

Final date to receive applications: Completed applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on TBD
. Late applications and/or certificates will not be accepted.

• A) Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
• B) Structured Interview/Performance Exercise = 100% weighting on final score

Tentatively scheduled for as early as TBD
.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the Final date to receive applications in order to move forward in the testing process. Those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their application materials reviewed by a screening committee that will evaluate the training and experience of each applicant as it relates to the areas assessed in the supplemental questions.

Those with the highest scores on the T&E will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services or designee, the Associate Clinician provides school-based and community-based social emotional services to support the emotional and behavioral well-being of students. This includes informal assessment, progress monitoring and reporting, goal development, and the provision of individual counseling, group counseling, and other counseling and guidance services as well as partnering with youth as a component of collaborative educational services to support student social emotional health and well-being.

The Associate Clinician serves as a member of the multidisciplinary team focused on promoting student wellness and educational success.

The Associate Clinician is the entry-level position in the ERSES Clinician series, followed by ERSES Clinician I as the journey-level, and ERSES Clinician II as the advanced, expert-level classification. Under clinical supervision, Associate Clinicians work independently to provide social-emotional services and implement intervention strategies within 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 serves as the advanced-level expert in the series. In contrast to the journey-level Clinician I, Clinician II independently manages the most complex clinical and case management responsibilities and may also provide…