Social Worker / Mental Health Specialist - Student Services (1433)

Link to Job Description Purpose Statement: The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist provides direct and indirect mental health support social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among school, home, and community providers.

Responsibilities include

provide behavioral and emotional counseling to groups and individuals, individual short-term therapy, student counseling and crisis intervention services, student case management, and family support services, as needed. Support school site Coordinated Care Teams by identifying and providing mental health interventions, training staff on behavioral and mental wellness, supporting families with complex needs, and navigating student mental health referrals in the community The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist is responsible to the Executive Director of Student Services and works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Wellness.

Application Deadline Until Filled Requirements / Qualifications TB Test (Required Upon Job Offer) Fingerprints/Livescan (Required Upon Job Offer) Answers to Supplemental Questions Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (up to 3 letters required) Proof of HS Graduation (Or proof of college degree) Resume Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling Copy of transcript Experience in a School Setting is Preferred Experience with Psychological Service Programs/Methods Experience Collaborating with Community-based Organizations (CBOs) and other Local Agencies Preferred Bilingual Preferred Possess a current, valid license as One of the following: Clinical Psychologist Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensed Marriage Family Child AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT or LPCC Incomplete applications may not be given equal consideration.

Length of Work Year 2026 - 2027 School Year Hours of Position: 8 hpd/ 5dpw Location of Position: Student Services Supplemental Questions:

1. Why are you seeking employment in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District?
2. What special qualifications or skills would you be able to apply in the position you are seeking?
3. What do you feel is the greatest single influence on education today? Comments and Other Information AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Tahoe Truckee Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, please contact: Personnel/Human Resources Mike Shepherd Executive Director of Human Resources 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161 Phone: 530-582-2500 Fax 530-582-7606 Email: mshepherd@ttusd.org