Purpose Statement:
The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist provides direct and indirect mental health
support social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral
problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among
school, home, and community providers. Responsibilities include: provide behavioral and
emotional counseling to groups and individuals, individual short-term therapy, student
counseling and crisis intervention services, student case management, and family support
services, as needed. Support school site Coordinated Care Teams by identifying and providing
mental health interventions, training staff on behavioral and mental wellness, supporting
families with complex needs, and navigating student mental health referrals in the community
The School Social Worker/Mental Health Specialist is responsible to the Executive Director of
Student Services and works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Wellness.
Until Filled
TB Test (Required Upon Job Offer)
Fingerprints/Livescan (Required Upon Job Offer)
Answers to Supplemental Questions
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (up to 3 letters required)
Proof of HS Graduation (Or proof of college degree)
Resume
Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling
Copy of transcript
Experience in a School Setting is Preferred
Experience with Psychological Service Programs/Methods
Experience Collaborating with Community-based
Organizations (CBOs) and other Local Agencies Preferred
Bilingual Preferred
Possess a current, valid license as One of the following:
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage Family Child
AMFT, APCC, LCSW, LMFT or LPCC
Incomplete applications may not be given equal consideration.
Length of Work Year
2026 - 2027 School Year
8 hpd/ 5dpw
Student Services
Supplemental Questions:
1. Why are you seeking employment in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District?
2. What special qualifications or skills would you be able to apply in the position you are seeking?
3. What do you feel is the greatest single influence on education today?
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, 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.
If you feel that you are a victim of discrimination, harassment, intimidation and/or bullying, please contact:
Personnel/Human Resources
Mike Shepherd
Executive Director of Human Resources
11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161
Phone: 530-582-2500
Fax 530-582-7606
Email: mshepherd@ttusd.org
| Location | Truckee, California |