Coordinator, Mental Health and Wellness (Classified Management)

This position will be assigned to the Student Support Services and Alternative Education Departments: Under the general direction of Director of Behavioral Health and Senior Director of Alternative Education, this position works to assist in the development, expansion, and coordination of mental health supports for Santa Cruz County Office of Education (COE), County districts, schools, staff, students, and families. Primary duties include working to improve outcomes for students by integrating mental health supports in schools, reducing stigma related to mental illness, increasing trauma responsive supports in schools, assisting students in accessing mental health services and increasing the collaboration between schools and partners. This is a classified management position. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Please read the complete job description. Education: Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university Experience: Five years experience in direct counseling with a diverse population of students and families, with at least two years of post licensure experience. Collaborative experience including child welfare, mental health, and probation services is preferred. License or Certificate: Valid California Marriage and Family Therapist License or Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist License. Current California Board of Behavioral Sciences six-hour supervision training certification (or obtain within 60 days of hire date). Licensed or registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Professional Clinical Counselor preferred. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.

Salary : $109,943 - $140,317