Behavioral Health Practitioner at Santa Barbara County Education Office | EDJOIN
- Salary: 57.70 - 74.97 Per Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:74
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Public Health
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Job Description
About the Employer
The Santa Barbara County Education Office provides services and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County - from Santa Barbara to Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Orcutt, and Santa Maria.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Are you a culturally competent and compassionate behavioral health professional committed to supporting at-promise youth and their families? The Santa Barbara County Education Office is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Practitioner to join our Juvenile Court and Community Schools team. In this vital role, you will provide individual, group, and family therapy; coordinate treatment and case management; and collaborate with educators and community partners to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll offer clinical expertise, crisis support, and behavioral health guidance to students with diverse needs-including those with a history of behavioral or disciplinary challenges and students in the juvenile justice system. Your work will help strengthen families, connect them with essential resources, and contribute to a safe, supportive learning environment. If you are an empathetic, team-oriented professional who brings strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to equitable and culturally responsive care, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in our community. This position requires fluency in Spanish and is eligible for a 5% salary differential. Our ideal candidate You are a culturally competent and empathetic professional with creative problem-solving skills who cares deeply about the students and families receiving your services. You are a team player, skilled in your area of expertise, and you use your knowledge and skills to accomplish collective goals. General description Under general direction, provide culturally competent individual, group, and family therapy in order to: help children and students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally; strengthen families and connect them with the resources they need; and create a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment, in collaboration with educators and other prof
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Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements A typical way to qualify for this classification would be: Education: Possession of a qualifying master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Experience: Three years of post-licensure experience providing therapy to at-promise (at-risk) youth or families, preferably in a school environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements A typical way to qualify for this classification would be: Education: Possession of a qualifying master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Experience: Three years of post-licensure experience providing therapy to at-promise (at-risk) youth or families, preferably in a school environment.
Comments and Other Information
Compensation: Initial salary placement: $57.70-$66.51 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive a $2,000 stipend for a master’s degree or a $3,000 stipend for a doctorate. Additionally, incumbents who pass the bilingual assessment will receive a 5% salary differential.
Comments and Other Information
Compensation: Initial salary placement: $57.70-$66.51 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive a $2,000 stipend for a master’s degree or a $3,000 stipend for a doctorate. Additionally, incumbents who pass the bilingual assessment will receive a 5% salary differential.
Closing Date/Time: 2027-02-11 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Santa Barbara County Education Office
Show moreThe Santa Barbara County Education Office provides service and leadership to 20 public school districts and 10 charter schools. SBCEO offers 200 distinct programs and services in support of nearly 70,000 children throughout Santa Barbara County. Our local partnerships, non-profits, and programs reflect a collective community belief in the value of public education.
SBCEO is one of 58 county offices in California. County offices support local school districts by providing services that can be delivered more efficiently and economically at the county level. These include implementing new standards, staff development and training programs; fiscal support for districts including payroll; designing business and personnel systems; and performing many other services to meet the changing needs of local school districts. County offices of education also provide a wide range of instructional programs, including special education, early childhood education, career and technical education, programs for youth at risk, and instruction in juvenile detention facilities.
The Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) is an intermediate agency between the California State Department of Education and the 20 school districts that are located within the county's boundaries. Our mission is to provide service and leadership for students, educators, school districts, and finance.
SBCEO student services include Special Education Programs, Child Development and Early Education Programs, Children's Creative Project, Transitional Youth Services, Juvenile Court and Community Schools, Migrant Education, Nurses and Psychologists, and Regional Occupational Program and Career Technical Education.
Teacher and administrator services include Credential Services, Educational Technology Services, Peer Assistance and Review Program, Professional Development and technical assistance, Teacher Induction Program, teacher support and recognition programs, classified employee recognition programs, and technology training.
SBCEO special programs include Author-Go-Round, Battle of the Books, Breakfast with the Authors, CATCH, Children and Family Resource Services, Computers for Families, County Spelling Bee, I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival, Industry-Education Councils, Mock Trial, Partners In Education volunteer coordination program, Public Health/School Nurse Partnership, Retirement counseling for STRS members, Showcase of Innovative Learning, Tobacco Use Prevention Education, THRIVE Guadalupe, and Welcome Every Baby.
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