Job Location: San Diego County, East County San Diego, Oceanside, San Marcos, Lakeside, Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario/Chaffey Joint

Employment Type: Part-time or full-time, in-person 

Compensation:

• Associate Level - $30.00 - $31.00 per hour

• Licensed - $38.00 - $39.00 per hour

Join Our Talent Pool for Mental Health Specialist Opportunities!

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

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, especially Spanish)

Why Join Us?

• 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

How It Works:

1. Apply once to join our talent pool

2. We'll review your application and qualifications

3. We'll reach out when a position matching your credentials, experience level and location preferences becomes available

4. Interviews scheduled for positions that are a good fit

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

Join us in transforming mental health care for students. Your work can change lives.