Wellness Administrator @ Mt. Diablo Unified 2026-27 SY #5180

*Initial interviews will be held on Friday, August 21st, 2026*

Position requires a PPS Credential as well as the applicable BBS License listed below.

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Wellness Administrator

PURPOSE

The Wellness Administrator provides leadership and oversight for the school’s Wellness Center and related student support services to ensure students have access to comprehensive, high-quality mental health and wellness supports. This position is responsible for coordinating school-based wellness programs, supervising wellness staff, and collaborating with school and district teams to promote student well-being, safety, and academic success. The Wellness Administrator plays a critical role in fostering a trauma-informed, equitable, and supportive school environment where students feel safe, connected, and prepared to learn.

SUPERVISION

Reports to: Chief, Pupil Services & Special Education or designee

Supervises: Social Work and Counseling Interns, Bachelor Social Workers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide overall leadership and administrative oversight of the school’s Wellness Center and related student wellness support services
• Develop, implement, and monitor wellness programs that address students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs .
• Ensure services align with district policies, state guidelines, and best practices in school-based mental health.
• Supervise wellness center staff, which may include mental health clinicians, interns, and support personnel
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities for wellness, site, and district staff.
• Facilitate regular CARE team meetings, attendance meetings, team meetings, and case consultation to support high-quality services.
• Oversee referral, intake, triage, and follow-up processes for students accessing wellness services.
• Develop and maintain effective communication systems with counselors, administrators, teachers, outside agencies, support staff, and the community.
• Monitor high-risk cases and ensure appropriate response protocols are followed.
• Support restorative practices, crisis response, and re-entry planning as needed. Wellness Administrator
• Support family outreach and engagement related to student wellness and mental health.
• Develop partnerships with external agencies to expand services and resources.
• Collaborate with school leadership to promote a positive school climate and trauma-informed practices.
• Provide staff training on student mental health, wellness resources, and referral processes.
• Participate in school leadership teams, SSTs, IEP meetings (as participant and admin designee), district wellness initiatives, and other site and district meetings as appropriate.
• Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and student outcomes.
• Prepare reports for school and district leadership as required.
• Complete ongoing Medi-Cal, ERMHS billing and/or Fee Schedule billing/documentation according to county mental health guidelines, maintaining daily billing requirements, and completes mental health assessments in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate records. Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Is present on the school premises during school hours and a reasonable time before and after school hours, unless absent on school business or with knowledge and permissions of the site administrator and/or district administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including supervisory and advisory duties, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school site.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Possession of Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work, Psychology, or School Counseling
• Valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) license or registration: Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Experience:

• Three (3) years of school-based mental health, student support services, or a related educational setting.
• One (1) year supervising or coordinating staff, interns, or multidisciplinary teams. Wellness Administrator

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Adolescent development and the social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of high school–aged students.
• School-based mental health systems and best practices for delivering student wellness and support services in a K–12 setting.
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), including Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions.
• Trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, and strengths-based approaches to student support.
• Crisis intervention protocols, suicide risk assessment procedures, and school safety response processes.
• Federal and state laws and regulations related to student services, including FERPA, HIPAA, mandated reporting requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Ethical standards relevant to school-based mental health professionals and administrators.
• School systems and structures, including SSTs, IEP/504 processes, and collaboration with special education and student services teams.
• Culturally responsive and equity-centered practices that support diverse student populations.
• Data collection, documentation, and program evaluation methods used to assess student outcomes and service effectiveness.
• Effective supervision and team leadership practices within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional communication practices for working with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Applicable education codes, district policies, and confidentiality requirements

Required Abilities:

• Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies
• Use judgment in handling sensitive or difficult situations
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting Wellness Administrator

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment:

• Office environment at a school site or central office
• Frequent interruptions and interaction with students, parents, staff, and the public

Physical Demands:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Sitting or standing for extended periods
• Seeing to read documents and monitor screens
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California Driver’s License
• DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance
• TB test clearance

Classification: Certificated

Salary Range: DMA Range 10

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: DMA

Number of Days: 200 days

Salary : $114,462 - $151,037