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Salary: $122,317.00 - $156,111.00 Annually
Location : 37230 37th Street East, Palmdale, CA
Job Type: 12-month
Job Number: 26/27-07/01
Division: Special Education/Student Services
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND EXAMINATION PROCESS.
IT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME, WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE.
BASIC FUNCTION
The Mental Health-Intensive Case Manager is a member of the Palmdale School District special education team and is directly involved with the support of students with special needs throughout the Antelope Valley SELPA (AV SELPA). The Mental Health-Intensive Case Manager assists AV SELPA member districts with the assessment, support, training, consultation and collaboration of supports for students requiring Educationally Related Services (ERICS) and/or behavioral services.
Supervision Exercised or Received:
Reports directly to the Director of Special Education, with support from the Program Specialist II or Mental Health Coordinator.
Representative Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provide individual counseling, parent counseling and case management (social work services) including service planning, monitoring, follow-up, linkage and crisis management for students and parents.
2. Maintain on-going communication and coordination with community-based agencies and services.
3. Collect on-going progress monitoring data in order to track program effectiveness.
4. Coordinate crisis response for students who receive intensive case management services.
5. Provide Evidence-Based Practices for students and parents/guardians when appropriate
6. Attend Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as necessary to review assessment results, goal/objective development, student progress and consult when needed.
7. Write, implement, and monitor individual goals and objectives for students identified with behavioral or ERICS when appropriate.
8. Provide staff development and training specific to the areas of social/emotional, behavior management techniques, and other appropriately related topic areas.
9. Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
10. Relate effectively to and demonstrate receptive attitude toward children with severe disabilities, and toward students and parents of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
11. Demonstrate strong leadership skills that support program objectives.
12. Identify and work collaboratively with co-workers to solve problematic issues as they arise.
13. Complete assessment reports that meet legal mandates to include content and timelines.
14. Provide written assessments reports within legal timelines.
15. Work cooperatively with all members of the IEP instructional team, including administration, psychologists, health care professionals, designated instructional service providers, paraeducators, general education teachers and parents.
16. Utilize a variety of computer operating and software programs (i.e., WIndows, Mac, Microsoft Office, Excel, SEIS, etc.).
17. Implement district and school policies/procedures regarding state and federal laws.
18. Process and maintain confidential files, as required by state and federal laws.
19. Understand and follow both oral and written directions.
20. Work within an established schedule, meeting necessary timelines.
21. Exercise good judgment in emergency situations.
22. Maintain flexibility, such as changes in staff or individual student programs.
23. Attend required SELPA and district meetings and events.
24. Drive to school sites in districts throughout the Antelope Valley.
25. Provide collaboration with students, parents/guardians and educational staff in identifying strengths/needs in developing IEP goals.
26. Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
27. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Master's Degree and California licensure required as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

Experience

• Two years minimum prior experience as a licensed CSW or MFT (internship is not applicable).
• Experience in an educational setting preferred.

Other

• A valid driver's license and the availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
• Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.
• Must be able to travel out of state as needed.

Proof of Education
Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position. Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional agency recognized by the
Employment Standards
Application Filing
Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. An eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.
Applicants must complete all required fields of the application and attach the following documents, preferably in .pdf format. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

• Cover Letter
• Résumé
• Official college transcripts from an accredited institution showing Master's degree awarded and date conferred. (diploma or certificate alone will not suffice)
• California License as CSW or MFT (Intern license will not be accepted)

ExaminationFollowing the evaluation of training and experience, and responses to supplemental questions, the most qualified applicants selected to move forward will be invited to participate in the structured oral examination. Make-up exams will not be offered.
After the exam procedure concludes for this recruitment, an eligibility list will be established to fill future vacancies. When eligibility lists include open and promotional lists of qualified persons through competitive examination, the promotional list will be used first, unless otherwise stated on this bulletin.
Work Schedule:
This position typically works full-time, 8 hours/day, 40-hours/week, and observes a 12-month work calendar.
SalarySalary placement for a new employee is typically at the first step ($105,681/annually) of the six (6) step salary schedule. Upon successful completion of the initial probationary period, a one-step salary advance shall be granted with all future annual advances occurring on the established anniversary date.
Probationary PeriodPersons in this position are required to successfully satisfy a probationary period of one (1) year from the date of appointment. During this period, an employee must demonstrate an overall satisfactory level of performance.
Benefits
The District offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and qualified legal dependents. Health and welfare benefits are earned in accordance with the District's insurance program. Click hereto view the current benefit plan matrix.
LeavesOne (1) day of paid sick leave of absence is earned for each full month of service. The amount of sick leave granted may be accumulated from year to year. Vacation is earned at the rate of two (2) days for each month in paid status for a maximum of twenty-four (24) days per year. There are seventeen (17) paid holidays that fall within the work year.
Working Conditions
Indoor/Outdoor environment.
Physical Demands
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, reaching, and twisting at waist; sitting or standing for extended periods; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to read printed materials and monitor student-related activities; exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled and outdoor environments.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's non-discrimination, sexual harassment and Title IX policies and/or Coordinator contact information, please click the following link: https://www.palmdalesd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4326699&type=d&pREC_ID=2532815
For further information regarding Palmdale School District's Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link:
Palmdale School District offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability to the maximum district contribution for eligible employees. More detailed information regarding benefits eligibility will be presented at time of employment offer.
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The following supplemental questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to the Mental Health Intensive Case Manager position. The information provided in answer to these questions may be considered in determining whether you will move forward in the recruitment process. Your answers are required for your application to be considered complete. The information that you provide will be evaluated as it stands, and revisions to clarify the information provided are not allowed. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Overstating your skill level is considered false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills or experience will be disqualified from further processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment.NOTE: All work experience and education that is described or included in your response(s) must be reflected in the "Work Experience" and "Education" sections of the application. A résumé or other documentation to convey this information will not be considered in lieu of completing all sections of the application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a Master's degree? (official college transcripts must be attached to application)

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a California license as a Clinical Social Worker (CSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)? (copy must be attached to application)

• Yes
• No

04
Indicate your years of experience working as a licensed CSW or MFT. (exclude working as an intern)

• None
• Less than one year
• One year but less than two years
• Two years but less than three years
• Three years or more

05
Indicate your experience working in an educational setting.

• None
• Less than one year
• One year but less than two
• Two years but less than three
• Three years or more

06
A valid driver's license and the availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required. Are you willing and able to comply with this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you able to travel, including destinations out of state, as needed?

• Yes
• No

08
ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I certify that all of my statements in this supplemental application are accurate and true, and understand if I have made any false statements, I may be disqualified or dismissed.

• Yes
• No

09
REQUIRED APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS: Prior to submitting your application for consideration, it is necessary for you to complete all areas of the application, and attach all licenses, certifications, and college transcripts. If any item is missing, your application may be disqualified.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement

• Yes
• Bi

Required Question