What are the responsibilities and job description for the School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III - Newark, CA position at Wellness Together?
Location: Newark,CA
Employment Type: Part-time, in-person
Compensation: Associate Level - $35.00 - $36.00 per hour / Licensed - $40.00 - $41.00 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:
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Work Hours: Monday–Friday, aligned with school hours
- Location: On-campus at assigned school site
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?
$1,500 Signing Bonus
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
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!
Join us in transforming mental health care for students. Your work can change lives!
Salary : $35 - $36
