Lead Licensed Mental Health Clinician San Diego Unified School District Mental Health Resource Center - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities Job Details Job ID:

5936201

Application Deadline:

Oct 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Lead Licensed Mental Health Clinician. This promotional / open opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION

Coordinate multi-systemic therapy (MST) at designated school sites, provide a variety of mental health services to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed students, and lead the work of Licensed Mental Health Clinicians. To view the detailed position description for Lead Licensed Mental Health Clinician click here

VACANCY / POSITION SPECIFICS

Working Location:

Mental Health Resource Center 2351 Cardinal Lane, Annex B, San Diego, CA 92123 ( Area C ).

Work Schedule:

12 months per year / 40 hours per week.

Salary:

This position is paid on the OTBS Salary Schedule. Grade 062. To view the Salary Schedule, click here . Positions greater than 20 hours per week qualify for District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents. See

APPLICATION INFORMATION

section below for a list of required documents to be submitted with your application packet. Vacancies that require the incumbent to be Bilingual in English/Spanish will be noted. Candidates considered for positions that require bilingual skills will be invited to a Performance Test (Qualifying Only) for oral and written fluency. Bilingual positions qualify for a 5% bilingual differential. This is a

PROMOTIONAL/OPEN

opportunity, which means that current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list. For a promotional/open posting, the top ten internal candidates will be provided unless there is an insufficient number of internal candidates and then the list will be supplemented with the top external candidates to make up the list of ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the

San Diego Unified School District:

Article IV, Section 9).

TRANSFER REQUESTS

If you are currently working in this job title as a monthly (not hourly) District employee and wish to transfer DO NOT submit an online application through this posting. Instead, complete a Transfer Request Form .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field, and two (2) years post-license experience in clinical intervention to children, adolescents, and their families.

NOTE:

Your related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education section of your application.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Some positions may require bilingual Spanish skills.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Process To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions. Online employment application A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments. Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all application questions. The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Senate Bill 848). As of January 1, 2026, in accordance with SB 848 Education Code section 44051 applicants for classified positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process. In accordance with SB 848 and Education Code , all applicants for classified (non-certificated) positions must provide a complete employment history.

Please adhere to the following:

List Every Educational Employer:

You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.

HR Contact Information:

In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).

Note:

These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code. Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section. Attach Required Documents (PDF format recommended)

Resume:

Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments. A resume is to be attached, but does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.

Verfication of Education:

Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached.

Accepted documents include:

Copy of a degree or official transcript Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification. Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information, including acceptable providers, please see Foreign Transcript Evaluation .

State License:

Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Additional Documents (Optional) Cover Letter / Letter of Intent Letters of Recommendation Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application. For questions regarding this job announcement, please contact Personnel Analyst, Suzette Hunter at shunter1@sandi.net.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain@sandi.net and domain@ted.peopleadmin.com to your safe senders list. San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico:

(619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net /

Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward:

(619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504

Coordinator Eri Nall:

(619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$9,194.68 to $11,176.09

Per Month Job Categories:

Student Services > Translator Job Requirements Contact Information Human Resources ,

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