Location: San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Part-time or 30+ hours, in-person
Compensation: Associate Level - $30.00 - $31.00 per hour / Licensed - $38.00 - $39.00 per hour
This position is for the 25/26 school year. Interviews will take place May 27, 2025 - June 13, 2025.
Summer 2025 Graduates: If you are graduating over the summer, we encourage you to apply for this position even if you don't have your BBS number yet. When answering the question about having "just graduated and applied for your associate number," please select "Yes" and upload documentation confirming your upcoming graduation in place of your BBS number. We will consider all qualified candidates who will be graduating this summer, with the expectation that you will have applied for your BBS number by mid-July.
Igniting Student Well-being: Join Wellness Together's Mission
Wellness Together, a California nonprofit, is on a powerful mission: to champion the mental health of California's students and families. We forge dynamic partnerships with schools, bridging the gap to vital mental health services. Our groundbreaking model teams up with K-12 schools to bring accessible, cutting-edge social-emotional support directly to students on campuses statewide.
Schedule:
- Work Hours: Monday–Friday, aligned with school hours
- Location: On-campus at assigned school site(s)
What You’ll Do:
As a Mental Health Specialist, 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
What You Bring:
✔ Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
✔ BBS registration in good standing (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)
✔ Experience working with youth impacted by trauma (preferred)
✔ Familiarity with CBT, ACT, and evidence-based interventions
✔ Ability to collaborate with school teams and families
✔ Fluency in a second language (preferred)
Why Join Us?
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$1,500 Signing Bonus
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Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision (dependent on hours worked)
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Employee Wellness Program
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403(b) Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements apply)
- Flex Spending Account
- Loan Repayment Opportunities
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Hands-on experience in school-based mental health
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Professional development and supervision opportunities
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
Join us in transforming mental health care for students. Your work can change lives!
