Substitute Mental Health Specialist I

Company: FCUSD
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Application Deadline: March 2, 2026 Work Months: 10.00 Months Hours: 8 hours per day, 5 days a week Salary: $49.47 Substitute dates from March 19, 2026 to Fall of 2026/2027 School Year This is a position for a mental health substitute with a Counseling or Social Work PPS or BBS licensure to provide full-time support in a Folsom elementary school. This position will provide individual and group counseling, support with students struggling with behavior challenges, and whole class lessons on social emotional learning topics. This position serves as a member of school-based teams and will work with families to connect them with outside services. About FCUSD FCUSD is a growing public school district focused on hiring and retaining excellent staff that represent the communities we serve. Our staff are expected to inspire excellence in all students by supporting their social-emotional wellness and academic growth. We work as a team to create welcoming and inclusive environments at our school sites and district office, with a focus on customer service and system improvement. Staff who choose FCUSD will be supported as they learn their job and opportunities to grow as a professional will be provided. Working in FCUSD is more than a job, it is a career. Job Announcement -> Mental Health Specialist I Provide mental health services for individuals and families including counseling, consultation, mental health evaluations, case management, and other duties as required. Assist with program planning, assessment, feedback, supervision, mentoring, report writing, and contract administration. Mental health services may be provided at various sites within the district and surrounding community. Minimum Qualifications Experience: A minimum of four (4)years of experience working in a school setting (preferred) or related experience working with individuals aged 3 – 21 or working with schools Education: A master's degree from an accredited university or college in the field of psychology, social work, counseling education, or related field. Licensed to act independently in the State of California to provide mental health services (LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Clinical Psychologist). As described by the state licensing board, be actively qualified to supervise interns and associates. (MFT, MSW, LCP). Upon Conditional Offer of Employment: DOJ and FBI Criminal Background Check TB Test within the last 60 days (Education Code 49406, Assembly Bill 1667) Complete district Mandated Reporter training, Sexual Harassment, etc. Comments and Other Information: The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact: Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students) jhuber@fcusd.org 916-294-9000 x 104580 Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator sdiaz@fcusd.org 916-294-9000 x 104415 1965 Birkmont Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is: Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator sdiaz@fcusd.org 916-294-9000 x 104415 1965 Birkmont Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about - us/nondiscrimination -statementpolicy The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at: Students: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/uniform -complaints Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/nondiscrimination -in-employment To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to: Students: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about -us/title-ix-notificationsexual-harassment Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/sexual -harrassment-title-ix This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU

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