School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III- Barstow, CA- Associate Level or Licensed

Kids for the Future; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness program

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Hands-on school-based MH experience

Professional development

Job summary

Wellness Together is seeking a part-time Mental Health Specialist to join our California team, providing on-site counseling to students at Barstow area schools. The role offers flexible hours aligned with school schedules and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Requirements include a Master’s degree and active BBS registration; experience with youth trauma and CBT/ACT skills are preferred. Fluency in a second language is a plus; benefits include medical, dental, vision, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• BBS registration in good standing (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)
• Experience working with youth impacted by trauma (preferred)
• Familiarity with CBT and ACT
• 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

CBT

ACT

Trauma-informed care

Multilingual

School collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

• Location School Site,Barstow, CA, 92311,United States
• Base Pay $34.00 - $39.00 / Hour

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Location: Barstow, CA Employment Type: Part-time or 30+ hours, in-person Compensation: Associate Level - $34.00 - $35.00 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?

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