Coordinator III, Psychiatric Social Worker

THE POSITION: The Coordinator III – Psychiatric Social Worker coordinates mental health services to youth in LACOE’s School Mental Health program. Under the direction of the Project Director III, Mental Health and School Counseling, this position will supervise school behavioral health professionals and interns, support establishing and strengthening mental health partnerships within LACOE, assess and analyze systems to improve timely access to services for underserved populations, and oversee and support training to staff, districts on the essential components to providing comprehensive and multi-tiered schoolbased services. under the supervision of the Director of the Community Schools Initiative. Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.” EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ experience as a social worker providing services for school aged children in a school setting. And Must have practiced psychotherapy during at least two (2) years out of the last five (5) years OR provided direct supervision to ASWs, Associate Professional Clinical Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainees, or Associate Marriage and Family Therapists who perform psychotherapy during at least two (2) years out of the last five (5) years. EDUCATION: A master’s degree in social work (required) LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: Must hold ALL of the following: • A current and active California Administrative Credential. • A current and active Pupil Personnel Services credential in social work and child welfare and attendance. • A current California Clinical Social Worker License in good standing that is not under suspension or probation. Must have held an active license for two (2) years out of the last five (5) years.