Job Openings Mental Health Curriculum Writer (Consultant)

About the job Mental Health Curriculum Writer (Consultant)

The Mental Health Curriculum Writer (Consultant) will be responsible for the creation and refinement of Tier 1 and Tier 2 mental health lessons for K12 students as part of an 18-month, grant-funded project. This role involves writing and editing detailed lesson guides and developing accompanying PowerPoint presentations that will be digitized and housed on a learning management system (LMS). The ideal candidate is a former school social worker, counselor, or educator with expertise in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices.

This position is a 20 hour per week, hybrid (onsite every Tuesday) position located in our San Mateo office.

Compensation:

This position pays $50/hour

You Will:

  • Write and revise Tier 2 small group mental health lesson guides for school-based mental health staff and intervention providers
  • Develop Tier 1 universal lesson guides for educators to use in whole-class settings such as advisory, homeroom, or community circle
  • Create engaging, developmentally appropriate PowerPoint presentations that align with each lesson and support facilitators of all experience levels
  • Ensure all content reflects evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, SEL, and trauma-informed care
  • Collaborate with internal curriculum, clinical, and training teams to align lessons with program goals, therapeutic principles, and instructional standards
  • Adapt content to be culturally responsive and accessible for diverse learners across K12 grade levels
  • Support the preparation of lessons and presentations for digitization, ensuring consistency, clarity, and usability on an LMS platform
  • Incorporate feedback from pilot sites and internal reviewers to refine content and improve lesson effectiveness

You Have:

  • Bachelors Degree required, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and delivering mental health and/or social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven experience in curriculum design, including writing and producing high-quality learning materials such as lesson guides, facilitator manuals, and PowerPoint presentations for diverse K-12 audiences.
  • Experience providing school-based mental health services, including group therapy and behavioral interventions.
  • Familiarity with CBT, DBT, trauma-informed practices, and other evidence-based approaches.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive mental health care.

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