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

Wellness Together; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employee Wellness Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wellness Together, Inc. is a California nonprofit focused on championing student mental health across K-12 campuses. We partner with schools to provide accessible social-emotional support and a robust on-campus program.

The Mental Health Specialist role is part-time, in-person at Newark-area school sites, offering competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional development and supervision within a supportive educational setting.

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 with youth 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 (on-site).
• 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

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Workshop facilitation

Assessment skills

Documentation (HIPAA/FERPA)

Bilingual (second language)

Education

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

BBS registration in good standing (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC)

Job description

• Location School Site,Newark, CA, 94560,United States
• Base Pay $35.00 - $36.00 / Hour

Description

Location: East Bay , CA Employment Type: Part-time, in-person Compensation: Associate Level - $35.00 - $36.00 per hour / Licensed - $40.00 - $41.00 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