What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist- 16 hrs /10 months- Branciforte Small Schools- New Horizons- Position Starts July 30,2026 position at Santa Cruz City Schools?

Mental Health Specialist- 16 hrs /10 months- Branciforte Small Schools- New Horizons- Position Starts July 30,2026 at Santa Cruz City Schools

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Application Deadline

6/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted

5/22/2026

Contact

Marie Smith Gonzalez

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
444.33 - 492.43 Daily

Add'l Salary Info

5% Bilingual Stipend available

Length of Work Year

16 hours a week / 10 months a year

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Special Education or School Principal, provide educationally related mental health services including counseling, individual and group therapy, consultation and treatment and directed case management; provide crisis intervention support; participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and serve a part of a multi-disciplinary team; prepare reports and analyses; engage in planning and treatment plans with parents, treatment teams, mental health professionals and District staff.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist or a Clinical Social Worker or California PPS Credential for School Social Work (Pupil Personnel Services).

Copy of Transcript (or a copy of degree)
Letter of Introduction
Other (Copy of Marriage / Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Masters of Social Work Degree or License)
Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist or a Clinical Social Worker or California PPS Credential for School Social Work (Pupil Personnel Services).

Copy of Transcript (or a copy of degree)
Letter of Introduction
Other (Copy of Marriage / Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Masters of Social Work Degree or License)
Resume

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Santa Cruz City Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX/Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Molly Parks, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources: 831-429-3410 ext. 48235; mparks@sccs.net.

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist- 16 hrs /10 months- Branciforte Small Schools- New Horizons- Position Starts July 30,2026 position at Santa Cruz City Schools?