Mental Health Associate

School-Based Mental Health AssociateEmpowering Students, Enriching Futures!Are you a registered associate who wants to build your clinical hours toward licensure while making a difference in children's daily lives? The Stepping Stones Group is hiring a part-time School-Based Mental Health Associate to start right away. You'll gain hands-on experience with children, adolescents, and families in home and school settings, working with IEP teams and school partners in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment. You'll receive paid supervision and take part in a year-long clinical training program.Pay: $33-$37 per hourSchedule: Monday-Friday, part-time, 20 hours per weekSetting: Onsite, in-person, in home and school-based settingsSupervision: Paid individual and group supervision led by experienced clinical mentorsTraining: Year-long Mental Health Training Program, running August 1 through July 31 each school year, with possible extensionStart date: ImmediateEmployment type: W-2Location: Shared with candidates during the application processProvide counseling services to children, adolescents, and families presenting with mood, anxiety, trauma, and neurodevelopmental concerns, using evidence-based treatmentsDeliver short-term, strengths-based counseling and skill-building interventionsProvide prevention and early intervention services, individually or in groups, to improve coping, behavior, and engagementEngage caregivers through psychoeducation and family sessionsCollaborate with IEP team members and take part in IEP meetingsWork alongside school staff and multidisciplinary teamsFacilitate groups and workshops that promote mental health awarenessRespond to crises, including safety planning and risk assessmentsComplete timely, accurate clinical documentation and protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirementsManage your caseload and coordinate care with community resourcesTake part in weekly supervision and required trainingsMaster's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related fieldCurrent or in-process registration as an associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC) with the California Board of Behavioral SciencesAvailability Monday-Friday and the ability to commit to 20 hours per weekWillingness to participate in the full training program yearValid driver's license and reliable transportationAbility to complete required state clearances and background checksStrong written and verbal communication skillsAuthorization to work in the United StatesStarting right awayWorking with children, adolescents, and familiesProviding services in both home and school settingsCollaborating with IEP teams and multidisciplinary teamsReceiving regular supervision and training as you build toward licensureTraveling between assignments as neededClinical experience with children and/or adolescentsSchool-based service experienceExperience with trauma-informed care and crisis responseExperience collaborating on IEP teamsBilingual in Spanish and EnglishExperience as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, Child and Adolescent Therapist, or Family Therapist is highly valued.Child, adolescent, and family hours that count toward licensure (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT)Paid individual and group supervision from experienced clinical mentorsA year-long training program covering psychopathology, DSM diagnosis, evidence-based treatments, crisis management, and legal and ethical considerationsExposure to IEP teams and school partnershipsFlexible scheduling with opportunities for professional advancementCompetitive payPTO and paid holidaysPaid supervisionDrive time and mileage reimbursementStudent loan repayment plansProfessional development and training opportunitiesContinuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinarsEmployee referral bonus programSupportive and collaborative clinical leadershipOpportunities for career growth and advancementMeaningful work that directly impacts students and communitiesSuccessful school-based mental health associates are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students and families quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep children's wellbeing at the center of every decision.We believe every child is born with a special set of gifts and deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. Through partnerships with more than 14 mission-driven organizations, we are improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral health services nationwide, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your associate registration type and status, your degree, and any child, adolescent, or school-based experience. Know someone great? Refer a colleague and earn a referral bonus.The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.