School Services - Special Education Teacher - $45 per hour

CWS Health is seeking a School Services Special Education Teacher for a local contract job in Hemet, California.

• Specialty: Special Education Teacher
  


• Discipline: School Services
  


• Duration: 52 weeks
  


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  40 hours per week
  


• Shift: 8 hours, days
  


• Employment Type: Local Contract
  

SPECIAL EDUCATION BEHAVIORAL & MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL


JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Director of Special Education or designee, the Special Education Behavioral and Mental Health Professional will serve as the professional clinician, providing counseling and therapy to students eligible for special education. The Special Education Behavioral and Mental Health Professional shall be registered as a Marriage Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and shall work within the limits of the licensing board and professional standards. The Special Education Behavioral and Mental Health Professional will use established clinical methods and procedures for assessment,
planning and implementation of treatment plans, and non-medical psychotherapy to serve students who suffer from serious and persistent emotional, mental, and/or other behavioral challenges.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts clinical interviews to gather information, assess student needs, determine level of
hazard to self or others, determine need for hospitalization, and develop diagnostic information.
Provides crisis intervention and individual counseling for students on clinical issues including, but
not limited to, treatment and medication compliance, depression, anxiety, and other mental and/or
behavioral health matters.
Leads and facilitates therapy groups to focus on clinical issues.
Provides individual, group, and family therapy and social rehabilitative services.
Provides case management and consultation services related to therapeutic needs of students
with emotional disturbance, behavioral, and/or mental health needs.
Prepares reports and correspondence and maintains a variety of documentation, including but not
limited to, charting observed behaviors, progress reports, dismissal summaries, incident reports,
referrals, and other data.
Supports the development and implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans for students.
Coordinates with the case carrier, mental health team members, probation officers, community
support service providers, and other agencies to obtain information, coordinate services, and
determine appropriate treatment plan(s) for students.
Implement and monitor established treatment plans to ensure student progress.
Develop and implement professional development in areas related to behavioral and mental
health including, but not limited to: educationally related mental health services; functional
analysis assessment and data collection, positive behavior intervention and support plans, and
evidence-based practices.


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS


Ability to:
Provide crisis assessment and/or intervention
Develop and coordinate programs.
Negotiate and resolve conflicts and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
Deal effectively with parents, teachers, administrators, and students.
Maintain high standards of professionalism.
Organize and manage time effectively.
Work both collaboratively and independently.
Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.
Access and use District-adopted web-based systems


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Three (3) years of successful experience working with children in a private or governmental
agency providing direct behavioral and/or mental health services.
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis strategies and techniques and Board-Certified Behavior
Analyst (BCBA) desirable
Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Master's degree in
Psychology, mental health counseling, or social work


REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Valid California State Board of Behavioral Science Examiner License as a Marriage and Family
Therapist (MFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical
Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
Completion of, or ability to complete within sixty (60) days of hire, the appropriate clinical
supervision course to supervise an AMFT, ACSW, APCC, MFTT, PCCT, or MSW Intern as
specified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
Requires use of personal automobile, and the possession of a valid California Class Driver's
License and proof of current and appropriate auto insurance coverage. If required to drive a
District vehicle, must be insurable at standard market rates under the District's insurance policy.

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