Mental Health-Intensive Case Manager

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:   

1. Provide individual counseling, parent counseling and case management (social work services) including service planning, monitoring, follow-up, linkage and crisis management for students and parents.
2. Maintain on-going communication and coordination with community-based agencies and services.
3. Collect on-going progress monitoring data in order to track program effectiveness.
4. Coordinate crisis response for students who receive intensive case management services.
5. Provide Evidence-Based Practices for students and parents/guardians when appropriate
6. Attend Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as necessary to review assessment results, goal/objective development, student progress and consult when needed.
7. Write, implement, and monitor individual goals and objectives for students identified with behavioral or ERICS when appropriate.
8. Provide staff development and training specific to the areas of social/emotional, behavior management techniques, and other appropriately related topic areas.
9. Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
10. Relate effectively to and demonstrate receptive attitude toward children with severe disabilities, and toward students and parents of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
11. Demonstrate strong leadership skills that support program objectives.
12. Identify and work collaboratively with co-workers to solve problematic issues as they arise.
13. Complete assessment reports that meet legal mandates to include content and timelines.
14. Provide written assessments reports within legal timelines.
15. Work cooperatively with all members of the IEP instructional team, including administration, psychologists, health care professionals, designated instructional service providers, paraeducators, general education teachers and parents.
16. Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e., WIndows, Mac, Microsoft Office, Excel, SEIS, etc.).
17. Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws.
18. Process and maintain confidential files, as required by state and federal laws.
19. Understand and follow both oral and written directions.
20. Work within an established schedule, meeting necessary timelines.
21. Exercise good judgment in emergency situations.
22. Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs.
23. Attend required SELPA and district meetings and events.
24. Drive to school sites in districts throughout the Antelope Valley.
25. Provide collaboration with students, parents/guardians and educational staff in identifying strengths/needs in developing IEP goals.
26. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
27. Perform other duties as assigned.

Click Here to view the complete job description.Education

• Master's Degree and California licensure required as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). 

Experience

• Two years minimum prior experience as a licensed CSW or MFT (internship is not applicable).
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Other

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license prior to the completion of the probationary period.
• Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.
• Must have operational vehicle available.
• Must be able to travel out of state as needed.

Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period.  An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies.  Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.  

Applicants must complete all required fields of the application and attach the following documents, preferably in .pdf format. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.    Cover Letter Résumé Two Current Signed and Dated Letters of Recommendation (less than six (6) months old); letters will not be accepted without signature and date. Official college transcripts from an accredited institution showing Master's degree conferred. (diploma or certificate alone will not suffice) California License as CSW or MFT (Intern license will not be accepted) Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Examination
Following the evaluation of training and experience, and responses to supplemental questions, the most qualified applicants selected to move forward will be invited to participate in the structured oral examination.  Make-up exams will not be offered. 

After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin. 
 
Work  Schedule:
This position typically works full-time, 8 hours/day, 40-hours/week, and observes a 12-month work calendar.  

Salary
Salary placement for a new employee is typically at the first step ($105,681/annually) of the six (6) step salary schedule. Upon successful completion of the initial probationary period, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with all future annual advances occurring on the established anniversary date. 

Probationary Period
Persons in this position are required to successfully satisfy a probationary period of one (1) year from the date of appointment.  During this period, an employee must demonstrate an overall satisfactory level of performance. 

Benefits
The District offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and qualified legal dependents.  Health and welfare benefits are earned in accordance with the District's insurance program. Click here to view the current benefit plan matrix.   

Leaves
One (1) day of paid sick leave of absence is earned for each full month of service. The amount of sick leave granted may be accumulated from year to year. Vacation is earned at the rate of two (2) days for each month in paid status for a maximum of twenty-four (24) days per year. There are seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year. 

Working Conditions
Indoor/Outdoor environment.

Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, reaching, and twisting at waist; sitting or standing for extended periods; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to read printed materials and monitor student-related activities; exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled and outdoor environments.  


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Salary : $105,681 - $119,570