ERMHS Counselor (Educationally Related Mental Health Services)
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How this pay compares
This posting states $60–$70 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in California post a median of $44 an hour, the middle half $33.25–$61.15, across 223 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in California earn a median of $28.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Position Overview
The School-Based Mental Health Counselor provides prevention and early intervention services to students across the district. The role includes direct mental health services, counseling, and coordination with school staff and community partners to support student well-being, academic performance, and social-emotional development.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Services
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling
- Conduct assessments, interviews, and classroom observations
- Develop and monitor individual behavior and academic support plans
- Support students with issues affecting school performance and well-being
Collaboration & Consultation
- Work with school teams (SST, IEP, 504 teams), staff, parents, and agencies
- Participate in student support meetings and IEPs as needed
- Connect families with school-based or community mental health resources
Crisis & Prevention Support
- Assist in suicide prevention, threat assessments, and crisis intervention
- Lead or support in-service training for students, staff, and parents
- Promote mental health awareness and stigma reduction strategies
Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare and maintain accurate case notes and reports
- Collect and analyze student outcomes to evaluate service effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with timelines and confidentiality requirements
Required Knowledge
- Child and adolescent development
- Mental health diagnosis, treatment, and counseling techniques
- Special education law and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Behavioral strategies and social-emotional learning supports
- Community mental health resources
- Crisis counseling and intervention methods
Required Skills & Abilities
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
- Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Conduct mental health assessments and counseling
- Manage time and documentation efficiently
- Provide training and workshops to staff and parents
Physical Demands
- Visual and auditory ability to interact and communicate
- Operate office equipment and computers
- Sit, stand, bend, lift (up to 20 lbs.), and move around school sites
- Travel between school locations as needed
Minimum Requirements
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker and/or Marriage and Family Therapist
- Valid California driver’s license
- Fingerprint clearance (DOJ/FBI)
- Physical exam clearance
- First Aid/CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years experience working with school-age children in educational or mental health settings
- Experience with school-based counseling programs or student support services
From Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring
Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring hires mental health staff and nurses in Cerritos, Paramount and Downey in California.
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