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Associate Mental Health Specialist

Goleta Union School District
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

Associate Mental Health Specialist at Goleta Union School District

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Date Posted
8/4/2026
Contact
Maija Miller
805-681-1200 2215
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$34.00 - $37.44 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
10 month
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

The Goleta Union School District (GUSD) serves approximately 3,384 students in preschool through sixth grade across nine elementary schools. All schools offer transitional kindergarten and strong support services, including special education and mental health, in addition to after-school care at all nine schools supporting approximately 1,500 students. GUSD offers embedded programs to address specific needs of gifted students and English Learners across the district. Each school maintains a 1.0–1.5 full time positions to support intervention needs for all students. With small class sizes, a focus on a science based approach to literacy, STEAM, and strong community partnerships, GUSD is committed to a district vision providing powerful instruction, purposeful individualization, and productive partnerships that lead to positive evidence of student growth and success.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Position being hired for the Expanded Learning after school program. Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Associate Mental Health Specialist performs supervised individual and group counseling and attends weekly supervision. This role provides assessment, treatment planning, and clinical service counseling. They may also perform other related tasks that are a part of departmental operations. Work is supervised by professional staff, and individual clinical work is supervised by a licensed clinician.

Requirements / Qualifications

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Social Worker (ASW) Master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, or a related field, and have either applied for or received an Associate number with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences by the date of hire. Bilingual candidates preferred

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Social Worker (ASW) Master’s degree or higher in psychology, counseling, or a related field, and have either applied for or received an Associate number with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences by the date of hire. Bilingual candidates preferred

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Resume
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