School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III - Southern California Locations - Talent Pool
About The Position
Wellness Together is continuously accepting applications for Mental Health Specialist II/III positions across Northern California school sites. Apply once to be considered for current and future openings that match your qualifications and location preferences. Opportunities are available in the following Bay Area locations: San Diego County, East County San Diego, Oceanside, San Marcos, Lakeside, Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario/Chaffey Joint 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. Schedule: Work Hours: Monday–Friday, aligned with school hours and school calendar Location: On-campus at assigned school site(s) What You'll Do: As a Mental Health Specialist II/III, you will: 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
Requirements
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
- BBS registration in good standing (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)
- Ability to collaborate with school teams and families
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with youth impacted by trauma (preferred)
- Familiarity with CBT, ACT, and evidence-based interventions
- Fluency in a second language (preferred, especially Spanish)
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
- Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision (dependent on hours worked)
- Employee Wellness Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements apply)
- Flex Spending Account
- Loan Repayment Opportunities
- Hands-on experience in school-based mental health
- Professional development and supervision opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
