School Based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician

High Tech High

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School Based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician

Posted 20 months ago

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About the job

High Tech High is a network of charter schools in San Diego, focused on equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaboration. They seek a Therapist/Clinician to provide mental health support to students, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with staff and community resources.

Requirements

  • Valid California license (LEP, LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
  • Experience working in schools or education
  • Ability to travel across San Diego County
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

  • BBS supervision requirements met
  • Minimum 5 years educational experience
  • Bilingual preferred
  • CA Pupil Services Credential desired

Full job description

School-based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician 

Location: Point Loma

Reports To: School Director/Mental Health Supervisor

FLSA Classification:Exempt

Full Time/Part Time StatusFull Time, 200 days

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary: Unrepresented, Hourly, Step 3, Range:$90,744.72 - $132, 919.16 depending on degree and experience

Application Opening: 06/10/2026

Application Closing:  07/31/2026



Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High opened in September 2000 as a small public charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students.  HTH has evolved into an integrated network of sixteen charter schools serving approximately 6,350 students in grades K-12 across four campuses.

Located in San Diego County, California, High Tech High (HTH) is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach. If you are motivated by these principles, we encourage you to join our team!

HTH seeks a School-based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician, to provide support to students, teachers, and, families, under the direction of the Director of Special Education. This position will support multiple school sites across the County.

JOB SUMMARY

The School-based Mental Health Therapist/Clinician provides and supervises individual, group, and family counseling to assist students in overcoming behavioral/emotional challenges and guide students in the development of skills and strategies to achieve educational goals.

Duties include:

Provide weekly group and individual clinical supervision to interns/associates working toward licensure

Act as student advocates in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

Develop, implement and supervise treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge

Collaborate with other staff members to perform ERMHS assessments and develop service or placement recommendations

Attend IEP and 504 meetings and contribute to the goals and planning for the students

Refer students or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary

Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and student’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives

Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in students’ status

Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy

Serve as a liaison to regional and community resources that provide services to students and parents in medical, psychiatric, therapeutic, and other needs

Plan, prepare, and conduct in-service education for other school professionals on various topics applying to students with behavioral/mental health needs

Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports

Maintain confidentiality of records related to students’ treatment

Communicate and collaborate with other staff and family members as a means of effectively supporting students and strategies at home and school as to optimize the overall program and progress of the student

Perform other duties as assigned 

The ideal candidate would possess the following competencies:

Principles of mental health supervision, consultation, education, and prevention within the school and community 

Special Education policies, laws, and procedures

School policies, methods and practices generally used with students in a therapy setting 

Biological, behavioral, and environmental aspect of emotional disturbances, mental health disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse 

California State Education Code as it applies to the specific duties of this position

Report writing methods and techniques 

Communication skills with parents and staff concerning student needs 

The position requires the ability to:

Communicate clearly through all mediums

Maintain confidentiality of student records and information while working within a team setting 

Work effectively and cooperatively with students, parents, staff and community agencies 

Prepare reports, presentations, materials, and present in group settings 

Work independently under general supervision 

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships and interpersonal skills with others using tact, patience, and courtesy

Prepare and maintain accurate records and filing systems 

Utilize technology effectively 

Balance several job functions at one time and work under a heavy workload 

Work in and contribute to creating a performance culture and highly collaborative environment  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Must possess a valid California license as a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP), Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Must meet BBS requirements to supervise MSW, MFT, PCC associates/trainees

Possession of CA Pupil Services Credential preferred

Minimum 5 years experience working in a California School District or educational setting desired

Bilingual desired

Ability to travel to multiple locations in San Diego County

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience. HTH offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, and vision for full-time employees and their dependents.

APPLY TODAY!


If you fit the qualifications above, and are looking for a forward-thinking, innovative institution that embodies visionary leadership and embraces diversity, then High Tech High is the place for you!

To apply, visit our website, and complete an online application:


High Tech High provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, High Tech High complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the practice has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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