School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III - San Diego, CA - Associate Level or Licensed - Immediate Start
About The Position
Wellness Together, a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, partners with schools statewide to increase access to mental health services for students and families. By collaborating with universities and graduate programs, Wellness Together provides cost-effective "turn-key" social-emotional interventions on school campuses across California. This role involves providing individual and group counseling, conducting assessments, offering crisis intervention, and collaborating with school staff, families, and community partners. The position also includes leading workshops and maintaining confidential documentation.
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
- BBS registration in good standing (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)
- Familiarity with CBT, ACT, and evidence-based interventions
- Ability to collaborate with school teams and families
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth impacted by trauma
- Fluency in a second language
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling to students
- Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans
- Offer crisis intervention and perform risk assessments
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and community partners
- Lead mental health workshops for students, parents, and educators
- Maintain accurate and confidential documentation (HIPAA & FERPA compliant)
- Attend triadic clinical supervision and ongoing professional development
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision (dependent on hours worked)
- Employee Wellness Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements apply)
- Flex Spending Account
- Professional development and supervision opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
