What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Regional Mental Health Services position at Orange County Department of Education?
The Orange County Department of Education is dedicated to advancing student mental health and wellness by bridging the gap between education and behavioral health systems. As the Coordinator of Regional Mental Health Services, you will lead efforts to create impactful partnerships between schools, community organizations, and families to enhance access to mental health services.
This role includes overseeing prevention and intervention programs, coordinating crisis response strategies, and ensuring families and students are connected with the necessary resources for success. Additionally, you will design and deliver training programs, provide technical assistance to school districts, and collaborate with various stakeholders to create a cohesive approach to student well-being.
This position also emphasizes evaluating program effectiveness, maintaining accurate records, and staying informed of the latest research and trends in mental health. By stepping into this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and strengthen the support systems that empower students to thrive both academically and personally.
This position is grant-funded through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students.
In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment.
OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education, education administration, or a related field.
• Five years of increasingly responsible educational experience including two years of administrative service in a public school setting.
• Prior experience as a district COSA/Coach for MTSS with focus on Academic Interventions related to literacy and mathematics.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:
• A valid California Administrative Services Credential.
There are supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application.
1. The California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Multi-Payer Fee Schedule aims to transform the behavioral health system for young people across the state. How would you support the implementation of the Fee Schedule in your role as a Regional Mental Health Coordinator? What barriers and challenges would you foresee the districts and schools having and what services or supports do you see our county office of education being able to provide?
2. Please share your experience in leading or coordinating mental health initiatives within a school/district setting? Specifically, we’d like to know about the strategies you implemented to promote mental health awareness and support, as well as the roles you played in the planning, execution, and evaluation of these initiatives.
Salary : $548 - $668
