What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker / Mental Health Specialist - Student Services (1433) position at Tahoe Truckee Unified School District?
Link To Job Description
Purpose Statement:
The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist provides direct and indirect mental health
support social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral
problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among
school, home, and community providers. Responsibilities include: provide behavioral and
emotional counseling to groups and individuals, individual short-term therapy, student
counseling and crisis intervention services, student case management, and family support
services, as needed. Support school site Coordinated Care Teams by identifying and providing
mental health interventions, training staff on behavioral and mental wellness, supporting
families with complex needs, and navigating student mental health referrals in the community
The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist is responsible to the Executive Director of
Student Services and works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Wellness.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Requirements / Qualifications
TB Test (Required Upon Job Offer)
Fingerprints/Livescan (Required Upon Job Offer)
Length of Work Year
2026 - 2027 School Year
Hours of Position:
8 hpd/ 5dpw
Location of Position:
Student Services
Supplemental Questions:
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on 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.
If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, please contact:
Personnel/Human Resources
Mike Shepherd
Executive Director of Human Resources
11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161
Phone: 530-582-2500
Fax 530-582-7606
Email: mshepherd@ttusd.org
Purpose Statement:
The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist provides direct and indirect mental health
support social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral
problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among
school, home, and community providers. Responsibilities include: provide behavioral and
emotional counseling to groups and individuals, individual short-term therapy, student
counseling and crisis intervention services, student case management, and family support
services, as needed. Support school site Coordinated Care Teams by identifying and providing
mental health interventions, training staff on behavioral and mental wellness, supporting
families with complex needs, and navigating student mental health referrals in the community
The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist is responsible to the Executive Director of
Student Services and works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Wellness.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Requirements / Qualifications
TB Test (Required Upon Job Offer)
Fingerprints/Livescan (Required Upon Job Offer)
- Answers to Supplemental Questions
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (up to 3 letters required)
- Proof of HS Graduation (Or proof of college degree)
- Resume
- Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling
- Copy of transcript
- Experience in a School Setting is Preferred
- Experience with Psychological Service Programs/Methods
- Experience Collaborating with Community-based
- Organizations (CBOs) and other Local Agencies Preferred
- Bilingual Preferred
- Possess a current, valid license as One of the following:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Marriage Family Child
- AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT or LPCC
Length of Work Year
2026 - 2027 School Year
Hours of Position:
8 hpd/ 5dpw
Location of Position:
Student Services
Supplemental Questions:
- Why are you seeking employment in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District?
- What special qualifications or skills would you be able to apply in the position you are seeking?
- What do you feel is the greatest single influence on education today?
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on 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.
If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, please contact:
Personnel/Human Resources
Mike Shepherd
Executive Director of Human Resources
11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161
Phone: 530-582-2500
Fax 530-582-7606
Email: mshepherd@ttusd.org