Salary: $36.92 - $46.09 Hourly
Location : Itinerant Ventura, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 27-M41-01
Division: Educational Services
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

THE NEED
DUAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY

Marriage and Family Therapist / Professional Clinical Counselor / Clinical Social Worker

To fill a current vacancy in the Special Education Department/Itinerant and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six (6) months. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. (855) 524-5627.

THE POSITION

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click or visit the Classified Human Resources office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of a designated Certificated Administrator, provides direct mental health services to students (individuals and groups) with intensive needs, parent counseling, consultation, and treatment coordination to students and families to improve school performance. Assists with coordinating services by providing training, education, and program development to address and implement tiered interventions through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. This position is expected to carry a caseload of students and collaborate with all stakeholders in building a coherent system of coordinated support within a MTSS framework. Serves as a liaison between counselors, students, families, school sites, support staff, and various community services agencies, with a primary focus on: the mental health and wellness of students, supporting social-emotional goals, and educational access.
THE CANDIDATE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training and experience sufficient to meet the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) requirements for any of the following: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), a Master's degree in the designated field of study,and two years related experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment. Experience providing mental health services to students in schools is preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver's license.
• A current, valid license from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) as Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor. Incumbents are required to maintain a valid license as a condition of continued employment.
• Some positions may be required to translate oral and written communications between English and a designated second language

THE DETAILS

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process tentatively includes the following:

Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination.

Results of the screening will be emailed. Applicants who pass the screening portion of the examination process will be given further instructions. Notifications will not be sent until after the closing date for the position.
Step 2: Qualification Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%) Date to be determined.
All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION
New Hires - Initial Salary Placement
The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)

Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)
All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.
Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.
Education Incentives

All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

AA/AS = 2.50%

BA/BS = 4.00%

MA/MS = 5.00%

Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%

(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

BENEFITS:
Please click the Benefits tab above or visit Classified Human Resources for a description of benefits offered.

TO APPLY: Applications may be filed online at: and MUST be submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date indicated.
Completed applications (including any supplemental applications, proof of licenses or certifications, etc.) MUST be submitted by the above deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted for consideration. Applications must be sufficiently complete and specific to fully indicate the experience and other qualifications of each applicant. A resume or additional attachments may be included with the application, but may not be submitted in lieu of the required application packet. Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal from employment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

• Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
• The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
• Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
• All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
• Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.

HEALTH & WELFARE
Plan choices include:

• Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Anthem PPO Medical
• Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
• Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September - June)

, or you may contact Jodie Argueta in our Risk Management Department at: or 805-641-5000, ext. 1242.

HOLIDAYS

Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.

VACATION

Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example: a new employee working 8 hours/day, 12-months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per
year. Employees who work less than 12-months per year or less than 8 hours/day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district.

SICK LEAVE

The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days.

RETIREMENT

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

Please select the highest level of education you have:

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some college or Certificate(s)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade

03

If you have earned a degree, please indicate the area or major coursework you have in which you were awarded your degree. (If none, type N/A.)
04

Which of the following licenses do you currently hold?

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• None of the above

05

Please describe your professional work experience working with students or families in a social services or educational environment. Please also include the company/agency you worked for, your job title, and amount of time you served in each position. (If none, type N/A.)
06

Please verify that you have attached a valid copy of any of the following licenses issued to you by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS): Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), and (required to move forward with the recruitment process.)
07

Describe any work experience you may have providing mental health services in schools. (If none, type N/A)
Required Question