Location: East County San Diego, CA
Employment Type: Part-time, in-person
Compensation: Associate Level - $30.00 - $31.00 per hour / Licensed - $38.00 - $39.00 per hour
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?
- $1,500 Signing Bonus
- 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
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
Join us in transforming mental health care for students. Your work can change lives!
