Golden State TRIAD (a state certified nonpublic agency) is seeking to hire Associate Therapists to provide Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) with local school programs.

The ERMHS Department primarily provides services to special education students to help students fully access their educational opportunities and meet their IEP/504 Plan goals. Services may also be provided to support general education students.

Associates perform individual and group therapy, supervision, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach for the assigned school program students receiving Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS). 

This position will start at 5 hours per a week, with an expected hours increase. 

Location: Palm Springs area/Hybrid. Will require in person in the Palm Springs area.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a clinical program with a Master's or Ph.D. degree in a field of behavioral science from an accredited educational institution

• Possession of Basic skills in counseling practices and methods

• Knowledge of professional ethical standards and a commitment to keeping and working within these standards

• Possession of a valid California Associate registration through BBS

• Experience working in a California School District or educational setting desired

• Experience working with at-risk or special education students within a school setting is desired

• Bilingual, or multilingual, is preferred

Essential Functions: (Under the general direction of assigned clinical supervisor)

• Provide consultation to staff, teachers, and parents seeking assistance in working with their ERMHS identified students

• Interact with all staff and students in a professional and ethical manner

• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge

• Collaborate with other staff members to perform ERMHS assessments and develop service or placement recommendations

• Attend IEP and 504 meetings and contribute to the goals and planning for the students

• Refer students or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and student progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives

• Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy

• Serve as a liaison to regional and community resources that provide services to students and parents with medical, psychiatric, therapeutic, and other needs

• Plan, prepare, and conduct in-service education for other school professionals on various topics that apply to students with behavioral/mental health needs

• Complete all required clinical documentation via electronic record keeping system within same day
• Maintain confidentiality of records related to student treatment

• Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively supporting students and strategies at home and school as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student

• Perform additional job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Other Requirements:Possess a valid California Driver’s License; Successful results from fingerprinting with FBI and DOJ background check; Provide TB results and keep current (presently required every 4 years)

Golden State Triad is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or e-mails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Golden State Triad via e-mail, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the above-listed position will be deemed the sole property of Golden State Triad. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Golden State Triad as a result of the referral or through other means.