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School-Based Mental Health Specialist I - Bilingual (Spanish) - Oceanside, CA - Practicum Student - Immediate Start

Job Details

Multiple Sites (OS) - Oceanside, CA
4 Year Degree
$22.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Location: Oceanside, CA
Employment Type: Part-time, In-person
Compensation: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour 

Make a Difference in Students’ Lives!

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: Part-time, Monday–Friday during 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 assessments and develop personalized treatment plans
  • Offer crisis intervention and risk assessments
  • Collaborate with school staff, parents, and community resources
  • Facilitate mental health workshops for students, staff, and families
  • Maintain documentation aligned with HIPAA & FERPA guidelines

What You Bring:

  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program (practicum/internship placement required)
  • 1-2 years of experience in mental health (preferred) 
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices (CBT, ACT)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Fluency in a second language is a plus!

Why Join Us?

  • Comprehensive Benefits – Dental, Vision
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements apply)
  • Hands-on experience in school-based mental health
  • Professional development and supervision opportunities

Apply Today!

Be part of a team that’s transforming mental health care for students. Your work can change lives

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