School-Based Mental Health Therapist
Company: Western Youth Services
Location: Fresno
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description School-Based Clinician/Mental Health Therapist
Western Youth Services is a leading expert in children’s mental
health and wellness solutions. As a hub of children’s mental health
in Orange County, we’ve been providing services and programs for
our community for over 50 years. Our passionate and dedicated staff
deliver services and programs that prevent, treat and heal our kids
and families and increase their ability to live full and productive
lives. If this sounds like you, and you meet the qualifications for
this position, please send us your resume. The Clinician/Mental
Health Therapist provides direct school-based therapeutic services
within a Medi-Cal program, including assessment, diagnosis,
clinical treatment, case management, crisis intervention and care
coordination. Services are delivered on school campuses and in the
surrounding community to Western Youth Services clients.
Responsibilities: Provide clinical services to students on school
campuses and in community settings as clinically appropriate.
Conduct intake assessments, risk evaluations, treatment planning,
and evidence-based interventions aligned with Medi-Cal guidelines.
Meet all regulatory and agency requirements for documenting
clinical services delivered within clinical care and resource
coordination, ensuring compliance with school district policies.
Maintain awareness of contract and program requirements;
proactively prioritize time to meet or exceed program expectations.
Effectively present information orally and in writing in
one-on-one, small group and large group settings; respond
appropriately to questions from students, parents, staff, and
community partners. Teamwork is required specifically within a
multidisciplinary team of school, mental health, and social service
staff to ensure services are delivered in an effective, culturally
sensitive, and collaborative manner. Ensure timely submission of
documentation per agency expectations; and assessment/management of
clinical risk. Travel required among schools in the district and
within the community, as needed. This is a Direct Services Hours
(DSH) producing position. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree
in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Counseling, with
current BBS registration (ACSW, AMFT, or APCC). Progress toward
licensure or interest in obtaining licensure is strongly preferred.
At least two years directly related experience providing clinical
services to adolescents, children, and their families. Strong
clinical writing skills with the ability to interpret assessments,
regulations, and clinical data. Represent WYS with professionalism
while working independently in field-based settings. Commitment to
WYS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) initiatives. Computer
literate with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, and clinical
database skills. Knowledge of Medi-Cal/Cal-AIM documentation and
familiarity with EXYM strongly preferred. Bilingual fluency in both
Spanish and English is strongly preferred. Salary: $70,824.00 to
$74,365.00 (The actual salary may vary based on experience, equity,
market, and agency considerations). Benefits: WYS offers a
comprehensive employee benefits package including: Medical, Dental,
Vision Life Insurance, Long Term Disability 403(b) Retirement
Incentive & Savings Plan Western Youth Services’ Mission: Advancing
awareness, cultivating success, and strengthening communities
through integrated mental health services for children, youth, and
families. Western Youth Services (WYS) is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. WYS
values and promotes a culture of inclusivity and belonging, one
that embraces the contributions of richly diverse disciplines and
perspectives of all employees and staff.
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