Associate Mental Health Specialist (1.0 FTE) - Valley Vista Public Waldorf & McDowell Elementary School at Petaluma City Schools Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/10/2026 Contact Lori Rhodes Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $31.23 - $39.87 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info (Initial salary is based on related experience) Length of Work Year 194 days Employment Type Full Time Start Date August 29, 2026 Location Valley Vista Public Waldorf & McDowell Elementary School Hours 8 hours per day (averaging 40 hours per week) About the Employer Developing Effective Communicators & Critical Thinkers Petaluma City Schools delivers a high-quality, diverse, equitable, and inclusive education to all student scholars so they creatively explore interests, collaboratively solve problems, and fully develop as resilient, caring, and responsible members of our community.
We believe:
- All students have infinite potential and value.
- Diversity is an asset that strengthens and enriches our learning community.
- Safe and caring learning environments help students reach high levels of achievement.
- An engaged and supportive community is essential to student and organizational success.
- Collaborative teams and shared decision making are critical to student success.
Job Summary Job Summary Petaluma City Schools is seeking an Associate Mental Health Specialist to support the well-being and success of our students and families. This position provides individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, assessments, and referrals to community resources. Working collaboratively with students, families, staff, and community partners, this role helps connect students with the support and services they need to thrive. This position will support both Valley Vista Public Waldorf and McDowell Elementary School. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications See vacancy notice and job description. Employees must be certified through the Certified Wellness Coach Employer Support Grant funded by the state of California. M.A. or M.S. in clinical psychology or counseling is required.
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For Marriage and Family Therapist Associates (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselors (APCC), and Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW), weekly supervision by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Supervisor will be provided and Board of Behavioral Sciences hours will be signed. It is required that applications be accompanied by the following documents A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position Resume transcript credential (if any) Before submitting your application, please be sure that all documents are included. We are unable to review your application for completeness before the closing date. We will not consider incomplete applications. Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Other Resume Requirements / Qualifications See vacancy notice and job description. Employees must be certified through the Certified Wellness Coach Employer Support Grant funded by the state of California. M.A. or M.S. in clinical psychology or counseling is required.
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For Marriage and Family Therapist Associates (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselors (APCC), and Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASW), weekly supervision by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Supervisor will be provided and Board of Behavioral Sciences hours will be signed. It is required that applications be accompanied by the following documents A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position Resume transcript credential (if any) Before submitting your application, please be sure that all documents are included. We are unable to review your application for completeness before the closing date. We will not consider incomplete applications. Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Other Resume Comments and Other Information See vacancy notice and job description. Fingerprint clearance required. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employer post-offer / pre-placement. The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406. Comments and Other Information See vacancy notice and job description. Fingerprint clearance required. There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by the employer post-offer / pre-placement. The applicant will need to submit evidence that he or she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406. Links Related To This Job McDowell Elementary School Valley Vista Public Waldorf School Visit Petaluma Sonoma County View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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