About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County's 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, and under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health clinician, provide behavioral health services to students and families within Merced County; provide assessment and assistance with the goal of facilitating and promoting appropriate behavioral health and personal growth; identify the behavioral health needs of students and develop therapy goals and objectives for implementation through an individual therapy plan; participate in weekly individual and/or group clinical supervision.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation before the deadline date will be considered for interviews.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
This position requires bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or related field. Master's degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred. Experience providing mental health assessments, individual and family therapy and case management services preferred.

*Complete the online application
*Resume
*3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months)
*Unofficial College Transcripts showing degree
View the attached job description for complete details.
All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.

• Copy of Transcript (Bachelor's Degree)

Comments and Other Information
Applications will be reviewed for satisfaction of minimum qualifications. A maximum of eight applicants will be invited for a panel interview. All candidates will be notified via email following final selection.

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate's eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.