Job detail
School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III - San Diego, CA - Associate Level or Licensed -August 2026 Start
WELLNESS TOGETHER
Location
San Diego, California
Salary
$30 - $39 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide individual and group counseling, intake assessments, and crisis intervention for students on school campuses. Collaborate with school staff and families while maintaining confidential documentation and attending clinical supervision.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling and valid BBS registration (e.g., AMFT, ACSW, LMFT, LCSW). Experience with trauma-impacted youth and familiarity with evidence-based interventions like CBT and ACT are preferred.
postgraduate degreeHIPAA ComplianceTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionTrauma-Informed CareClinical SupervisionIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingIntake AssessmentsRisk AssessmentsCBTACTFERPA Compliance
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Multiple
- Sites (SD) -
- San
- Diego,
- CASalary
- Range: $30.00 - $39.00
- HourlyLocation:
- 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 Join Our Mission to Support Student Mental Health! 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
- 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? Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision (dependent on hours worked) Employee Wellness Program 403(b) Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements apply) Flex Spending Account 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! If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process, please contact HR at careers@wellnesstogether.org Qualifications
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Professional Development
- Employee Wellness Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Flex Spending Account
- Clinical Supervision
