MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - TEMPORARY GRANT FUNDED POSITION **OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

El Rancho Unified School District

Pico Rivera, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$69,177–$119,093 Per Year
SKILLS
Human Resources, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Multilingual, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Recreation, Social Work, Spanish Language, Student Services, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Pico Rivera, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - TEMPORARY GRANT FUNDED POSITION OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS INSIDE/OUTSIDE EL RANCHO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT at El Rancho Unified

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

7/20/2026

Contact

Candice Sanchez

5628017343

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$69,177 - $119,093 Annually

Length of Work Year

2026 - 2027 School Year

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

The El Rancho Unified School District is committed to excellence in education. Our district acknowledges that the success of our students is the result of the contributions of the entire school community. The Human Resources Department is dedicated to meeting individual needs and supporting the professional growth of all employees. Whether hiring certificated, classified or non-classified employees, we seek the highest quality candidates. Join the ERUSD family and be an instrumental part of shaping our students future.

Job Summary

Job Summary

TEMPORARY GRANT FUNDED POSITION The Mental Health Counselor will work closely with the Director of Student Services and the Mental Health Liaison and be responsible for providing student and family counseling services to assist the students in making appropriate decisions relative to school program and relationships with other pupils, teachers, parents and administrators. The Mental Health Counselor will be expected to provide direct services to students. The Mental Health Counselor will be expected to supervise interns. For more information, please see attached job description.

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Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION: Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling, and have one of the following licenses: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or be eligible for one of the following licenses: Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Counselor. Bilingual in Spanish is desirable. ASSIGNMENT: Temporary Position for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

All required documents must be attached to your application file. Applications missing any of the required documents will be screened out. A resume will not be accepted IN LIEU of a completed application. An application with blank sections with instructions starting "see resume" may be considered incomplete. Hand delivered, faxed, or E-mailed documents will not be accepted. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the E-mail address listed on your online EdJoin application. Applicants should be diligent in checking their E-mail and spam mail throughout the process.

  • Certification (Copy of California State Mental Health License)
  • Copy of Transcript (both Undergraduate & Graduate, if applicable)
  • Credential Copy (PPS School Social Work OR School Counseling Credential)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current dated and signed letters, within the last year)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION: Possession of a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Social Work or School Counseling, and have one of the following licenses: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or be eligible for one of the following licenses: Associate Clinical Social Worker, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, or Associate Professional Counselor. Bilingual in Spanish is desirable. ASSIGNMENT: Temporary Position for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

All required documents must be attached to your application file. Applications missing any of the required documents will be screened out. A resume will not be accepted IN LIEU of a completed application. An application with blank sections with instructions starting "see resume" may be considered incomplete. Hand delivered, faxed, or E-mailed documents will not be accepted. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the E-mail address listed on your online EdJoin application. Applicants should be diligent in checking their E-mail and spam mail throughout the process.

  • Certification (Copy of California State Mental Health License)
  • Copy of Transcript (both Undergraduate & Graduate, if applicable)
  • Credential Copy (PPS School Social Work OR School Counseling Credential)
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current dated and signed letters, within the last year)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

El Rancho Unified School District may allow a maximum of 12 years out-of-district experience towards placement on the salary schedule. We are committed to providing an enriched curriculum with high expectations for all students which emphasizes the skills, concepts and processes necessary for the technological and cultural challenges of the 21st century. The District provides a variety of educational programs suitable to the needs of a Multi-ethnic and varied Socio-economic community including a large Hispanic enrollment of ninety percent. The District is located in the City of Pico Rivera, which is conveniently located off the 605 and 5 freeways. We are a short drive from both beaches and mountain areas and are located next to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.

Comments and Other Information

El Rancho Unified School District may allow a maximum of 12 years out-of-district experience towards placement on the salary schedule. We are committed to providing an enriched curriculum with high expectations for all students which emphasizes the skills, concepts and processes necessary for the technological and cultural challenges of the 21st century. The District provides a variety of educational programs suitable to the needs of a Multi-ethnic and varied Socio-economic community including a large Hispanic enrollment of ninety percent. The District is located in the City of Pico Rivera, which is conveniently located off the 605 and 5 freeways. We are a short drive from both beaches and mountain areas and are located next to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.

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