Mental Health and Social Services Specialist (full-time with FREE benefits) - HBUHSD at Huntington Beach Union High School District
Application Deadline
6/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/13/2026
Contact
Eliana Torres
(714) 903-7000 50220
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$6,866 (Range 22, Step 1) -
$8,507 (Range 22, Step 5)
Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Employees are eligible for a step increase on their salary anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range.
Length of Work Year
40 Hours/Week - 11 Months/Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Site or Location
To fill one position at Edison High School and to create an eligibility list for future vacancies.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general supervision, coordinates and provides professional mental health and social services including individual, group and family therapy, clinical assessments and consultative services to students, parents and District personnel in both the homes of students and at school sites; ensures compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, codes, and regulations (HIPAA and FERPA) related to student support and wellness service; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license.
Possession of, or in-process of obtaining, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
EDUCATION
A Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related field that qualifies for obtaining either Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of professional experience in providing therapeutic mental health and/or social services to children and/or adolescents, is required. Experience with “at promise” students, providing therapeutic mental health and social services in a school setting and/or experience working in public education preferred.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please attach two dated and signed recent letters of recommendation or character recommendation. Recent is defined as within the last two years.)
- Other (Copy of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.)
Requirements / Qualifications
LICENSE REQUIRED
Possession of a valid and appropriate California driver's license.
Possession of, or in-process of obtaining, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
EDUCATION
A Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related field that qualifies for obtaining either Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of professional experience in providing therapeutic mental health and/or social services to children and/or adolescents, is required. Experience with “at promise” students, providing therapeutic mental health and social services in a school setting and/or experience working in public education preferred.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please attach two dated and signed recent letters of recommendation or character recommendation. Recent is defined as within the last two years.)
- Other (Copy of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) license and/or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.)
Comments and Other Information
This is an Open recruitment. The current opening is at Fountain Valley High School.
The eligibility list will be valid for one year and used for future vacancies throughout the District during that time span. Final selection of appointees will be made from the top three ranks who are “ready and willing” to accept an assignment. Personnel Commission Rule 4240.1 F: When fewer than three (3) ranks of available eligible candidates remain on an eligibility list and the appointing authority has requested certification of additional eligible candidates, the list may be terminated by the Personnel Director. Please read the applicant email attachment for a more detailed explanation.
In order to obtain Veterans' preference of 5 points, service must be in accordance to Personnel Commission rule 4230.6.A or updated law. Please attach DD214 Form to your application. You are to attach your DD214 with your application or at the time of the examination, it will not be accepted after the exam.
Applications with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be scheduled to continue in the examination process. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection.
A completed online application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information requested. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive the EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mail box and in the event that you do not get an email, you will have to apply again. It will be your responsibility to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process because this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
EdJoin does not accept documents from certain web browsers. A problem may occur when multiple tabs and windows are used when filling out the application. By having multiple tabs and windows open, there is a risk of application pages overwriting the application data. Once you have finished and submitted your application, please review your application to make sure it is completed. If your supplemental application is blank, you will have to choose another web browser and start over.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application is complete. If you are having difficulty in completing your online application, please call 1-888-900-8945 for assistance.
Lastly, applications will be automatically rejected if you attach a High School Diploma, driver’s license, or any document with a photo of yourself indicating your age.
Comments and Other Information
This is an Open recruitment. The current opening is at Fountain Valley High School.
The eligibility list will be valid for one year and used for future vacancies throughout the District during that time span. Final selection of appointees will be made from the top three ranks who are “ready and willing” to accept an assignment. Personnel Commission Rule 4240.1 F: When fewer than three (3) ranks of available eligible candidates remain on an eligibility list and the appointing authority has requested certification of additional eligible candidates, the list may be terminated by the Personnel Director. Please read the applicant email attachment for a more detailed explanation.
In order to obtain Veterans' preference of 5 points, service must be in accordance to Personnel Commission rule 4230.6.A or updated law. Please attach DD214 Form to your application. You are to attach your DD214 with your application or at the time of the examination, it will not be accepted after the exam.
Applications with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be scheduled to continue in the examination process. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection.
A completed online application is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information requested. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive the EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mail box and in the event that you do not get an email, you will have to apply again. It will be your responsibility to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process because this is the only form of communication that you will receive.
EdJoin does not accept documents from certain web browsers. A problem may occur when multiple tabs and windows are used when filling out the application. By having multiple tabs and windows open, there is a risk of application pages overwriting the application data. Once you have finished and submitted your application, please review your application to make sure it is completed. If your supplemental application is blank, you will have to choose another web browser and start over.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application is complete. If you are having difficulty in completing your online application, please call 1-888-900-8945 for assistance.
Lastly, applications will be automatically rejected if you attach a High School Diploma, driver’s license, or any document with a photo of yourself indicating your age.
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