Part-Time School-Based Mental Health Counselor

Wellness Together, Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Employee Wellness Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Flex Spending Account

Professional development

Supervision opportunities

Job summary

Wellness Together, a California nonprofit, seeks a Mental Health Specialist to provide individual and group counseling to students on-site at assigned school sites in Oceanside, CA. This part-time, 18-hour-per-week role focuses on delivering school-based mental health services within a HIPAA/FERPA compliant framework.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in psychology, social work, or related field, BBS licensure, and experience with trauma-impacted youth.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed

CBT/ACT

Multilingual

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

BBS licensure

Job description

Wellness Together, a California nonprofit, seeks a Mental Health Specialist to provide individual and group counseling to students on-site at assigned school sites in Oceanside, CA. This part-time, 18-hour-per-week role focuses on delivering school-based mental health services within a HIPAA/FERPA compliant framework.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in psychology, social work, or related field, BBS licensure, and experience with trauma-impacted youth.