What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Support Counselor - San Marcos, CA - August 2026 Start - Bilingual Spanish Preferred position at WELLNESS TOGETHER?
Location: San Marcos, CA
Employment Type: 30 hours, in-person
Compensation: $37.00 - $42.00 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:
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Work Hours: Monday–Friday, aligned with school hours. This position follows the school district calendar and observes scheduled school breaks.
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Location: On-campus at assigned school site(s). This role supports multiple schools within the district.
About the Role:
We’re seeking a Student Support Counselor to provide crisis-focused mental health services primarily to foster youth, system-involved youth, and students with complex trauma histories in school settings. You'll respond to acute mental health crises, conduct risk assessments, and develop safety plans for our most vulnerable student populations. This role is ideal for a compassionate mental health professional dedicated to supporting youth who have experienced significant life challenges and systemic involvement.
What You'll Do:
✔ Provide crisis intervention, risk assessments, and case management
✔ Deliver individual and group counseling to students
✔ Develop and implement short-term intervention plans
✔ Work closely with school staff and external mental health agencies
✔ Offer training for students, parents, and educators
✔ Maintain thorough documentation of services provided
✔ Ensure ethical, evidence-based mental health practices
What We’re Looking For:
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Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
Registration in good standing with the California BBS (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC) -
Required: Experience supporting foster youth, gang-impacted youth, system-involved youth, or students impacted by complex trauma
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Demonstrated experience working within child welfare, juvenile justice, or residential treatment systems
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2 years of crisis intervention experience with youth (required)
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Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, probation officers, and legal advocates
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Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based crisis interventions
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Strong interest in serving vulnerable youth populations
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Experience supporting foster youth, system-involved youth, gang-impacted youth, or students impacted by complex trauma (preferred)
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Fluency in a second language (preferred)
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Spanish
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Why Join Us?
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Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision (dependent on hours worked)
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Employee Wellness Program
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403(b) Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements apply)
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Flex Spending Account
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Hands-on experience in school-based mental health
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Professional development and supervision opportunities
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today to join our dedicated team and help transform student mental health in California schools!
Salary : $37 - $42