The Civil Service Commission (CSC) proudly joins the Department of Education (DepEd) and other key agencies in the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12080, also known as the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act.
As part of its commitment to strengthening mental health services in the education sector, the CSC played a crucial role in formulating the IRR, ensuring the institutionalization of new plantilla positions dedicated to providing mental health support in public schools. These include:
- Schools Division Counselors
- School Counselors
- School Counselor Associates
Under the IRR, the CSC will oversee the standardization of qualification requirements, recruitment, and appointment processes for these positions, ensuring that qualified mental health professionals are deployed across Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and public schools nationwide. This initiative will help address the growing need for counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health education in the basic education system.
CSC Chairperson Marilyn Barua-Yap emphasized the importance of institutionalizing mental health services through permanent plantilla positions, ensuring sustainability and career growth for mental health professionals in government service.
"The CSC fully supports the integration of mental health services into the education system by providing a structured career path for mental health professionals. These new plantilla positions guarantee stability, proper training, and long-term government support for mental health initiatives in schools,” Chairperson Barua-Yap stated.
The CSC will work closely with DepEd and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to facilitate the hiring and funding of these positions, ensuring that every public school will soon have access to qualified mental health professionals to support the well-being of learners and educators.
This initiative is a milestone in public sector human resource development and underscores the government's commitment to mental health, education, and public service excellence.
For updates on the implementation of RA 12080, follow the Civil Service Commission’s official website and social media pages.
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