Behavioral Health Practitioner at Santa Barbara County Education Office
Share on X Print Application Deadline: Continuous Date: 2112026 Contact: Gabriel Purvis Phone: 8059644711 Number of Openings: 1 Salary: Pay Range $57.70 - $74.97 Per Hour Addl Salary Info: Salary step increase upon successful completion of 130 day probationary period. Length of Work Year: 11 Employment Type: Full Time
About the Employer The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.
Job Summary Job Summary Are you a culturally competent and compassionate behavioral health professional committed to supporting at-promise youth and their families? The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our Juvenile Court and Community Schools team. In this vital role, you will provide individual group and family therapy, coordinate treatment and case management, and collaborate with educators and community partners to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will offer clinical expertise, crisis support, and behavioral health guidance to students with diverse needs-including those with a history of behavioral or disciplinary challenges and students in the juvenile justice system. Your work will help strengthen families, connect them with essential resources, and contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment.
If you are an empathetic team-oriented professional who brings strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to equitable and culturally responsive care, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in our community.
This position requires fluency in Spanish and is eligible for a 5% salary differential.
Our Ideal Candidate You are a culturally competent and empathetic professional with creative problem-solving skills who cares deeply about the students and families receiving your services. You are a team player skilled in your area of expertise and use your knowledge and skills to accomplish collective goals.
General Description Under general direction, provide culturally competent individual group and family therapy in order to help children and students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally, strengthen families, and connect them with the resources they need, and create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment in collaboration with educators and other professionals.
Requirements Qualifications A typical way to qualify for this classification would be: Education: Possession of a qualifying masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Experience: Three years of post-licensure experience providing therapy to at-promise at-risk youth or families preferably in a school environment.
Requirements Qualifications A typical way to qualify for this classification would be: Education: Possession of a qualifying masters degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Experience: Three years of post-licensure experience providing therapy to at-promise at-risk youth or families preferably in a school environment.
Comments and Other Information Compensation: Initial salary placement $57.70-$66.51 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive a $2000 stipend for a masters degree or a $3000 stipend for a doctorate. Additionally, incumbents who pass the bilingual assessment will receive a 5% salary differential.
Comments and Other Information Compensation: Initial salary placement $57.70-$66.51 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive a $2000 stipend for a masters degree or a $3000 stipend for a doctorate. Additionally, incumbents who pass the bilingual assessment will receive a 5% salary differential.
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