School-Based Mental Health Specialist II​/III - Riverside, CA - Associate Level or Licensed - Ja

School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III - Riverside, CA - Associate Level or Licensed - January 2026 Start

Join our mission to support student mental health at Wellness Together, a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with schools statewide to increase access to mental health services for students and families.

Location: Riverside, CA

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time, in-person

Compensation: Associate Level – $30.00 – $31.00 per hour Licensed – $38.00 – $39.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Work Hours:
  
  Monday–Friday, aligned with school hours
• Location:
  
  On-campus at assigned school site(s)

What You’ll Do:

• 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
• Loan Repayment Opportunities
• Hands‑on experience in school‑based mental health
• Professional development and supervision opportunities

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help transform mental health care for students. Your work can change lives!