Substitute Mental Health Specialist I
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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 CheckTB 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
- Department
- Strategic Initiatives & Support Services
- Locations
- Education Services Center
- Hourly salary
- $49.47
- Employment type
- Temporary
- Hours
- 8
- Months
- 10
- Application Deadline Date
- 02 March, 2026
Education Services Center
Our Culture
FCUSD is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's success. In collaboration with our community, the mission of FCUSD is to ensure all students demonstrate high levels of learning through our commitment to continuous cycles of improvement, transformative social emotional learning, and engaging, culturally responsive instruction.
About FCUSD
District Boundaries and Population
The District’s boundaries include the cities of Folsom and Rancho Cordova, both of which adjoin Highway 50, northeast of downtown Sacramento.
Folsom’s population of approximately 75,000, similar to Rancho Cordova’s population of approximately 72,000. Both communities share characteristics of small towns with active parent groups, service organizations, and city councils. Business partnerships include national corporations and retailers such as Intel, GenCorp/Aerojet, Kaiser Permanente, Costco, and Sam’s Club, as well as numerous local and regional businesses.
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