Social Worker ​/ Mental Health Specialist - Student Services (1433

School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist

The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist provides direct and indirect mental health support social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among school, home, and community providers.

Responsibilities include:

provide behavioral and emotional counseling to groups and individuals, individual short-term therapy, student counseling and crisis intervention services, student case management, and family support services, as needed. Support school site Coordinated Care Teams by identifying and providing mental health interventions, training staff on behavioral and mental wellness, supporting families with complex needs, and navigating student mental health referrals in the community.

The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist is responsible to the Executive Director of Student Services and works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Wellness.

Until Filled

TB Test (Required Upon Job Offer)

Fingerprints/Livescan (Required Upon Job Offer)

Answers to Supplemental Questions

Letter of Introduction

Letter(s) of Recommendation (up to 3 letters required)

Proof of HS Graduation (Or proof of college degree)

Resume

Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Copy of transcript

Experience in a School Setting is Preferred

Experience with Psychological Service Programs/Methods

Experience Collaborating with Community-based Organizations (CBOs) and other Local Agencies Preferred

Bilingual Preferred

Possess a current, valid license as One of the following:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Marriage Family Child
• AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT or LPCC

Incomplete applications may not be given equal consideration.

Length of Work Year

2026 - 2027 School Year

8 hpd/ 5dpw

Student Services

Supplemental Questions:

1. Why are you seeking employment in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District?

2. What special qualifications or skills would you be able to apply in the position you are seeking?

3. What do you feel is the greatest single influence on education today?

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, please contact:

Personnel/Human Resources

Mike Shepherd

Executive Director of Human Resources

11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161

Phone:

Fax

Email: mshepherd