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School Based Mental Health Therapist I (Internal Only)
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What they do
A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.
$65,156 / year median in California
+19% projected growth
Job Description
School Based Mental Health Therapist I (Internal Only) at Palo Alto Unified School District Print Application Deadline 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/28/2026 Contact Marilyn Munoz Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $ 66.09 - $ 88.66 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 54 on the Classified Salary Schedule with license Length of Work Year 10 Months / 8 Hours per day Employment Type Full Time Location Palo Alto Unified School District Department Mental Health and Wellness Benefits 100% District-paid (employee only) / Family Benefits voluntary Job Summary Job Summary
OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Mental Health Therapist Supervisor and with coordination of the Site Principal, provide site-based clinical services related to the delivery of mental health care to assigned students at the school location. Provide consultation services to school staff to support the overall mental health goals of their assigned students. May also consult about students receiving Special Education services at the school.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Encourage students to express their feelings (using various therapeutic techniques, including play therapy) and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships;
- Guide students in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with problems;
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports;
- Counsel students, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, maladaptive behavior, adjusting to life, and making changes;
- Collect and assess information about students through interviews, observation, and tests;
- Act as student advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations;
- Effectively communicate skills with parents and staff concerning student needs;
- Participate as an active member of the Crisis Response Team;
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge;
- Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans;
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