0000-3-MHT-02 School Mental Health Therapist

School Mental Health Therapist

Marysville School District 25 (WA) Special Education - Marysville, Washington

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
May 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Immediately

Reports to:

Director of Special Education & Student Services

Work Schedule:

4.0 hours per day – 180 days per year (Monday-Friday)

Salary:
Per Non-Exempt/Represented Salary Schedule-Non-Exempt/Represented2 at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..msd
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Account Code:

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Position Summary:

This position will provide comprehensive school mental health services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Special Education Committee and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources. They will work collaboratively with the Lead MTSS Coordinator, COSA on providing therapeutic services for students who are experiencing mental health challenges, trauma, and chronic stress.

• Master’s degree in counseling
• Preferred license in the state of Washington in counseling or social work
• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Washington State driver’s license or evidence of mobility
• Successful experience at appropriate grade level preferred
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
  • Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

• Knowledge and skills for direct and indirect intervention including: counseling on an individual, group, or family basis
• Ability to consult with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals about student problems and appropriate change strategies
• Ability to network with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children
• Ability to understand the knowledge, skills, and processes required for effective casework practice
• Demonstrate knowledge of the mental health profession including associated laws (IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance, etc.)
• Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and professional issues and standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of foundations of school psychology and the role and function of mental health therapy as it relates to a school setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity, and family systems

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Provide mental health therapy using evidence based practice
• Provide crisis management for students and families
• Serve on student support teams and special education committees
• Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions
• Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referral
• Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation
• Attend and participate in Manifestation meetings
• Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action
• Assist the school in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend student support team meetings and court intervention
• Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents, as requested
• Provide individual and/or group counseling
• Respond to…