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Mental Health Clinician II (614)

Butte County Office of Education
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 March 18, 2026

 

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

 

**See important credential information at the end of this announcement**

 

BCOE is simultaneously recruiting for the Mental Health Clinician I and Mental Health Clinician II position. The recruitment for the Mental Health Clinician I and Mental Health Clinician II will be merged for interview and hiring purposes. The successful candidate may be hired from either level.

 

JOB TITLE:                     Mental Health Clinician II (614)                                                                  

 

WORK YEAR:               Full time: 7 hours per day/Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm/11 months/183 days annually 

                                    

START DATE:               As soon as possible after interview

            

SALARY:                      Salary Schedule 04, $61,539.53 – $124,783.11, Annually. This position is exempt from overtime. Annual stipend pay: Master’s $1,200, or Doctorate $2,000 (Salary and Stipend Prorated upon hire)

 

Placement on salary schedule is dependent upon how many years of full-time certificated experience you have, as well as your level of education above and beyond your Bachelor’s Degree.

 

Newly hired personnel will be credited on a year-for-year basis with a maximum of eleven (11) years verified certificated experience for previous public or private service if such service has been rendered under contract in an accredited system.  For experience exceeding eleven (11) and up to nineteen (19) years, personnel will be credited with one (1) year additional step placement for every two years of experience, not to exceed sixteen (16) steps at initial placement.

 

BENEFITS:                   Generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee and dependents. Sick leave accrued. $50,000 Employer paid life insurance provided. This position qualifies for CalSTRS retirement. The employee contribution rate for CalSTRS is either 10.25% or 10.205% of monthly earnings depending on the membership date.

 

AREA OF                      SELPA  

ASSIGNMENT:            Throughout Butte County, CA 

 

DEADLINE:                  Please apply by Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm

 

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the assigned Administrator and within the scope of the license, to independently provide assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment to children and adults; may provide educational consultation services to other staff, community agencies, and the public; may, as assigned, provide clinical supervision and training; and, do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Clinical positions require that incumbents work within the scope of a:

  1. California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology; OR
  2. California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling; OR
  3. California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:  (May include, but is not limited to the following)

  1. Performs intensive casework services with children and adult clients or their relatives through individual or group therapy
  2. Participates in the intake process in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans
  3. Gathers data relative to the client’s personal, social, and emotional history by interviewing the client, relatives, friends, teachers, and employers
  4. Prepares case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the client
  5. Cooperates with other staff members and with community agencies in carrying out treatment plans
  6. Provides clinical supervision and training to assigned staff.
  7. Provides consultation and case management with school staff, other departments, and outside agency providers
  8. Interprets and explains to school staff, community groups, and outside agency providers, the social, emotional, and behavioral factors pertaining to the student’s disability in order to provide a better understanding of how these factors are impacting the student’s educational progress
  9. Interprets and implements evidence-based methods of treatment for social, emotional, and behavioral problems related to the student’s assessed areas of need
  10. Prepares records and reports related to progress on goals and psychosocial status assessments
  11. Prepares LEA Medi-Cal billing logs for all appropriate services

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  1. Principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities
  2. Biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbance, mental health disabilities, and/or substance abuse
  3. The scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available community resources
  4. Principles and techniques of mental health consultation, education, and prevention within the community
  5. LEA Medi-Cal billing practices and record keeping

ABILITY TO:

  1. Effectively apply psychotherapeutic techniques of a complex nature in the treatment of individual clients and groups.
  2. Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive, relationships with clients and their families, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and colleagues
  3. Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive casework records, and make sound recommendations on the basis of such information
  4. Organize and manage a caseload
  5. Provide targeted case management including regular collaboration with school staff, service providers, family members, and outside agency providers
  6. Provide clinical supervision and training to assigned staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  1. Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology or Social Work
  2. Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in either School Counseling, School Psychology, or School Social Work
  3. Experience working with K-12 students providing individual and group counseling

NOTE: Candidates from out of state who hold the equivalent of a Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling, School Psychology, or School Social Work may be considered with the stipulation that they are qualified for, and apply for, the California credential upon offer of employment.

OTHER:

  1. Possession of California Driver’s License and appropriate automobile insurance 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional (less than 25%) 

Ability to bend and twist, stoop, and kneel

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Ability to carry 15 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often (25 – 50%) 

Sufficient mobility to move about the work environment

Ability to drive to various sites

Very Frequent (76%) 

Ability to stand and move around an office

Ability to work at a desk, conference table, or in meetings of various configurations.

Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter and observing staff

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand

Ability to operate office equipment

Ability to reach in all directions

NOTE: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

OTHER:

 

  1. To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.
  2. FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED and completed upon offer of employment. 

 

TO APPLY:                         Visit:    https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2198931 

                                              Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted.  All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments; 

                                              

Incomplete applications will not be accepted

 

  1. Cover Letter 
  2. Resume
  3. Three letters of recommendation required, current letters preferred
  4. Transcripts showing proof of Master’s Degree or higher in Psychology or Social Work
  5. Copy of valid and unexpired California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling, School Psychology, or School Social Work from the CTC website: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/commission/lookup or a copy of an equivalent out-of-state credential or eligibility letter

 

Upon offer of employment proof of a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance will be required

 

Email:  taldrich@bcoe.org 

 

BCOE is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

BCOE prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or concerns, please contact:

 

Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Mikeial Williamson, Assistant Superintendent – HR; (530)532-5766; mwilliamson@bcoe.org

 

Section 504 Coordinator:  Maryanne Taylor, Senior Director – Special Education; (530)532-5740; mtaylor@bcoe.org

 

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Handicapped IX Employer

Deaf individuals may use the toll-free California Relay Service (CRS). If you have a TTY: (530) 532-5650. If you do not have a 

TTY: 1-800-735-2922. Upon CRS connection, ask for 530-532-5785 for more information about this recruitment.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Credential Information

 

A valid, unexpired California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling, School Psychology, or School Social Work is required. 

 

Individuals who have completed a post-baccalaureate professional preparation program in Pupil Personnel Services from another state may apply for the CA Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential(s) using this resource: CL-606 Pupil Personnel Services Credential for Individuals Prepared Out-of-State.