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Wellness Together

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

Pay: $30–$39/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Chula Vista, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.

$42,001 / year median in California

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III

Chula Vista, CA-Associate Level or Licensed Wellness Together
3.5 Chula Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $30
$39 an hour 8 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Dental insurance Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Risk assessment

Full Job Description Location:

Chula Vista, CA Employment Type:

40 hours, in-person

Compensation:

Associate Level

$30.00
$31.00 per hour / Licensed
$38.00
$39.

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:

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 fiel 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 Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply Today! Join us in transforming mental health care for students. Your work can change lives!