Associate Therapist: Temporary/Part Time
About The Position
Bishop O’Dowd High School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Temporary Associate Therapist (AMFT, APCC) to provide social-emotional support and mental health services to students in alignment with the school’s commitment to student well-being and Catholic mission. Under the supervision of our licensed MFT clinician, the Associate Therapist will provide school-based wellness therapy, collaborating closely with the wellness team, counseling department and families to foster a supportive learning environment. This position is ideal for an associate-level mental health professional who is passionate about adolescent development, working in a school-based milieu and strength-based counseling. The Associate Therapist will provide individual and small-group counseling, crisis support, and wellness programming to help students navigate personal and academic challenges.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Associate-level registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences required (AMFT or APCC)
- Experience working with K-12 students in a school, clinic, or community mental health setting (practicum/graduate school experience qualifies)
- Understanding of child and adolescent development, social-emotional learning and crisis/trauma-informed care
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in mental health services
- Ability to work within a Catholic educational environment
Nice To Haves
- Training in strength-based/solution-focused counseling, suicide prevention, crisis response and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools/skills
- Experience in private Catholic or independent schools
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of a licensed therapist, provide school-based wellness counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges
- Conduct assessments and referrals for students needing additional mental health support
- Offer crisis intervention and risk assessment in collaboration with the wellness team, counseling department and administration
- Maintain appropriate confidential records in compliance with legal requirements, ethical guidelines and school policies
- Work closely with clinical supervisor, wellness team and school counselors to support student well-being
- Support and/or facilitate small-group counseling based on wellness themes: i.e. Self-Care, Healthy Relationships, Anxiety/Stress Management (using CBT tools to build resilience, etc.)
- Assist in providing referrals to outside mental health providers when needed
- Participate in group and individual clinical supervision
Benefits
- Supervision (individual and group) provided by our licensed clinician to support associate in pursuit of clinical counseling hours toward licensure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
