Mental Health Intervention Specialist

ental Health Intervention Specialist, District Support 4.2026 Page 1
SISKIYOU COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Mental Health Intervention Specialist
DEPARTMENT: District Support
CLASSIFICATION: Unrepresented
SALARY SCHEDULE: Certificated Management (20)
RANGE: VII
CALENDAR: 185 days per year
SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Associate Superintendent of District Support and the direct supervision of assigned Directors, the Mental Health Intervention Specialist provides a continuum of school-based mental health services within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. This role supports students with emerging and intensive needs through evidence-based interventions that promote academic, social, behavioral, and emotional success.
Working collaboratively with administrators, educators, families, and community partners, this position helps create safe, supportive learning environments and strengthens connections between home, school, and community. As a credentialed mental health professional, the specialist brings expertise in counseling, data-informed intervention, and systems-level support to improve student outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
May include, but not limited to the following:
• Provide direct mental health services and interventions aligned to MTSS, including universal screening, delivering whole-class social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons, counseling, crisis response, and threat assessment.
• Coordinate tiered care for students at all levels- universal to intensive needs
• Support students in developing emotional regulation, coping skills, and school engagement
• Facilitate Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings to identify and support students in need of intervention
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans for students with complex needs
• Collaborate with families, educators, and service providers to ensure aligned supports
• Refer students and families to community-based services and assist with access
• Work closely with school staff to ensure coordinated services
• Support restorative practices, including facilitating restorative conferences when appropriate
• Collaborate with external partners (e.g., districts, higher education partners) to support MTSS implementation, training, and coaching when applicable
• Collect and maintain accurate records related to services, interventions, and outcomes
• Assist with documentation required for grant reporting and Medi-Cal/fee schedule billing
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards
• Engage in ongoing professional learning related to mental health and MTSS
• Attend local and regional meetings with related professionals
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of student success
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Psychology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience providing professional development or training
• Experience in implementing MTSS framework
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Skilled in data-based decision making
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Social Emotional Learning, and Universal Design for Learning
• Ability to facilitate restorative conferencing and implement restorative justice principles
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
• Sit or stand, walk for periods of time
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Lift to 25 pounds
• Perceive the nature of sound, near and far vision, and depth perception
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and office equipment
• Sufficient mobility to move about the work environment
• Ability to drive an automobile
• Speak in an understandable voice with volume to be heard in normal conversation distance, on the telephone, and to address groups of varying size
• Hearing sufficient to conduct in person and telephone conversations
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Proof of employment eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• Valid state-issued driver’s license
• Background clearance prior to employment
• Health examination, Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, and current immunizations required
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Siskiyou County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, pregnancy, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.