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*Mental Health Associate

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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,001 / year median in California

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

•Mental Health Associate at Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified Print Application Deadline 9/28/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/14/2026 Contact Jessalyn Wills 9097970174 5842 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $33.44 - $40.39 Per Hour Length of Work Year 8 hrs/day - 195 days/yr Employment Type Full Time Locations of Positions Yucaipa High School and Competitive Edge Charter Academy Pay Schedule Once per month Benefits Employer/Employee paid major medical, dental & vision. $25,000 Life Insurance for employee only. About the Employer Mission Statement The Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District is committed to providing a rigorous education that extends the opportunity for all students to achieve success academically, vocationally, and personally. Through a safe and caring environment, students will be prepared to become productive citizens in a democratic society. Job Summary Job Summary Under the supervision of the Executive Director, Student Services (or designee) and the clinical supervision of the Coordinator - Metal Health Services and/or a Behavioral Health Counselor (BHC), conducts mental health assessments, provides direct mental health services to students (individually and in groups), and participates in consultations with District personnel in support of the mental health needs of students. The Mental Health Associate works in collaboration with private providers and public agencies to facilitate treatment and referrals, attends student progress meetings, and performs all related work and duties otherwise assigned as required. Clinical supervision by a licensed clinician who meets the supervision requirements mandated by the Board of Behavioral Sciences is available for candidates who are in the process of accruing hours for licensure. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications A completed online application with uploaded resume, 2 current letters of recommendation, AMFT, APCC, or ACSW license is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Possession of a license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW is also suitable to meet licensure requirements. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive the EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mail box and in the event that you do not get an email, you will have to apply again. Applications will be carefully reviewed. Those applicants with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be scheduled to continue in the testing process. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. It will be your responsibility to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process because this is the only form of communication that you will receive. Human Resources reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to be qualified by this examination to such a number as may be required to meet the estimated needs of the school district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Master's Degree in counseling or psychology (with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, social work, or clinical counseling), including all courses needed to meet licensure requirements of the position. Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential preferred.

Experience Required:

Six (6) months working with school-aged children and/or adolescents in a structured environment. Licenses, Certifications, and/or

Testing Required:

Valid California Class C driver's license and evidence of insurability, TB test clearance, pre-employment physical and drug testing clearance, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance; possession at minimum at time of employment of an Intern Registration Number with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW); possession of a license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW is also suitable to meet licensure requirements. Certification (AMFT, APCC, or ACSW License ) Copy of Transcript (MA Degree in Counseling or Psychology (with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, social work, or clinical counseling)) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter of Recommendation #1 - dated within one year of submission) Other (Letter of Recommendation #2 - dated within one year of submission) Resume Requirements / Qualifications A completed online application with uploaded resume, 2 current letters of recommendation, AMFT, APCC, or ACSW license is required of all applicants to be considered for this opening. Possession of a license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW is also suitable to meet licensure requirements. Once you have submitted your application, please check your email because EdJoin will send you an email verifying that your application has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive the EdJoin email, check your spam/junk mail box and in the event that you do not get an email, you will have to apply again. Applications will be carefully reviewed. Those applicants with the most appropriate education, experience, and training will be scheduled to continue in the testing process. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. It will be your responsibility to check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process because this is the only form of communication that you will receive. Human Resources reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to be qualified by this examination to such a number as may be required to meet the estimated needs of the school district.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Master's Degree in counseling or psychology (with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, social work, or clinical counseling), including all courses needed to meet licensure requirements of the position. Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential preferred.

Experience Required:

Six (6) months working with school-aged children and/or adolescents in a structured environment. Licenses, Certifications, and/or

Testing Required:

Valid California Class C driver's license and evidence of insurability, TB test clearance, pre-employment physical and drug testing clearance, Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance; possession at minimum at time of employment of an Intern Registration Number with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW); possession of a license as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW is also suitable to meet licensure requirements. Certification (AMFT, APCC, or ACSW License ) Copy of Transcript (MA Degree in Counseling or Psychology (with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, social work, or clinical counseling)) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letter of Recommendation #1 - dated within one year of submission) Other (Letter of Recommendation #2 - dated within one year of submission) Resume Comments and Other Information

YUCAIPA-CALIMESA JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District's programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these perceived characteristics. Please submit all your documents through EdJoin. Yucaipa-Calimesa JUSD will not accept attachments via fax or email. If you are having a problem scanning your attachments or have any questions, please call the Edjoin help desk at 888-900-8945. Comments and Other Information

YUCAIPA-CALIMESA JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

The Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District's programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these perceived characteristics. Please submit all your documents through EdJoin. Yucaipa-Calimesa JUSD will not accept attachments via fax or email. If you are having a problem scanning your attachments or have any questions, please call the Edjoin help desk at 888-900-8945. Links Related To This Job YCJUSD Website City of Yucaipa Yucaipa Chamber Of Commerce View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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  • Other Retirement and Savings
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance