What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator, Regional Mental Health Services position at Orange County Department of Education?
Coordinator, Regional Mental Health Services at Orange County Department of Education
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Until Filled
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714-966-4035
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Salary
$587.65 - $716.02 Daily
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About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Student Services and Programs Division of the Orange County Department of Education is dedicated to fostering the well-being and academic success of all students through comprehensive, equitable, and student-centered support. We coordinate and oversee a range of critical programs, including behavioral, mental, and physical health services, child welfare and attendance, student discipline, and specialized support for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care. Our team is committed to upholding educational laws and best practices while employing data-driven strategies and innovative solutions to continuously enhance our services. OCDE is seeking a Coordinator, Regional Mental Health Services to lead initiatives that support student mental health and well-being across Orange County. This role oversees program development and crisis response, builds partnerships with schools and community agencies, and ensures services align with OCDE’s mission and best practices in school-based mental health.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree in mental health, counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field • Five (5) years providing school-age and/or school-based mental health services (including two (2) years in a leadership role related to school business, mental health, education, or social services.) Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential There is a supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. The California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Multi-Payer Fee Schedule aims to transform the behavioral health system for young people across the state. How would you support the implementation of the Fee Schedule in your role as a Regional Mental Health Coordinator? What barriers and challenges would you foresee the districts and schools having and what services or supports do you see our county office of education being able to provide? 2. Please share your experience in leading or coordinating mental health initiatives within a school or district setting. Specifically, we’d like to learn about the strategies you implemented to promote mental health awareness and school-based mental health programming, as well as the roles you played in the planning, execution, and evaluation of these initiatives and programs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Master’s degree in mental health, counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field • Five (5) years providing school-age and/or school-based mental health services (including two (2) years in a leadership role related to school business, mental health, education, or social services.) Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: • A valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential There is a supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. The California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) Multi-Payer Fee Schedule aims to transform the behavioral health system for young people across the state. How would you support the implementation of the Fee Schedule in your role as a Regional Mental Health Coordinator? What barriers and challenges would you foresee the districts and schools having and what services or supports do you see our county office of education being able to provide? 2. Please share your experience in leading or coordinating mental health initiatives within a school or district setting. Specifically, we’d like to learn about the strategies you implemented to promote mental health awareness and school-based mental health programming, as well as the roles you played in the planning, execution, and evaluation of these initiatives and programs.
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