MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES SPECIALIST - 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES SPECIALIST

• 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR at South Monterey County High School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 4/24/2026 Contact Jeremy Shipman Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $132,036.24
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Length of Work Year 10.5 Months/227 Days Employment Type Full Time View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education or designee, the Mental Health & Wellness Specialist provides mental health assessments, individual and group counseling, supervision, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach to students in general and special education programs. The specialist's primary responsibility is to provide educationally related mental health services to students with disabilities; however, the Specialist also provides mental health services and support to students without a disability. The Mental Health & Wellness Specialist consults with teachers, administrators, other specialists, parents, outside agencies, and district personnel on mental health and wellness programs and services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in psychology or social work from accredited graduate school required.
• Experience working in a public or private educational setting providing mental health related services, OR
• Must have three years of experience within a school setting and complete a minimum of 15 hours of mental health intervention training within the first 12 months of hire.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES and

CLEARANCES

Prospective and current employees are expected to possess and maintain the following:

• Valid California Marriage Family and Therapy licensure or intern eligible and/or
• Valid Clinical Social Work licensure
• Valid California Driver's License with evidence of insurability

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• License as a Clinical Psychologist; License as a Clinical Social Worker; License as a Marriage, Family Child Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs
• Fluent Bilingual (Spanish/English) Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters of Recommendation (within 3 years)) Resume Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education or designee, the Mental Health & Wellness Specialist provides mental health assessments, individual and group counseling, supervision, crisis intervention, and consultation/outreach to students in general and special education programs. The specialist's primary responsibility is to provide educationally related mental health services to students with disabilities; however, the Specialist also provides mental health services and support to students without a disability. The Mental Health & Wellness Specialist consults with teachers, administrators, other specialists, parents, outside agencies, and district personnel on mental health and wellness programs and services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Master's degree in psychology or social work from accredited graduate school required.
• Experience working in a public or private educational setting providing mental health related services, OR
• Must have three years of experience within a school setting and complete a minimum of 15 hours of mental health intervention training within the first 12 months of hire.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES and

CLEARANCES

Prospective and current employees are expected to possess and maintain the following:

• Valid California Marriage Family and Therapy licensure or intern eligible and/or
• Valid Clinical Social Work licensure
• Valid California Driver's License with evidence of insurability

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

• License as a Clinical Psychologist; License as a Clinical Social Worker; License as a Marriage, Family Child Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs
• Fluent Bilingual (Spanish/English) Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Current Letters of Recommendation (within 3 years)) Resume Comments and Other Information
• Due to the large volume of applications we receive, the District does not upload single files for applicants. Please make sure all required documents are submitted with your application.
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Comments and Other Information
• Due to the large volume of applications we receive, the District does not upload single files for applicants. Please make sure all required documents are submitted with your application.
• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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