Student Support Counselor - San Marcos, CA - August 2026 Start - Bilingual Spanish Preferred

Location: San Marcos, CAEmployment Type: 30+ hours, in-personCompensation: $37.00 - $42.00 per hourIgniting Student Well-being: Join Wellness Together's MissionWellness 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:Work Hours: Monday–Friday, aligned with school hours. This position follows the school district calendar and observes scheduled school breaks.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 practicesWhat We’re Looking For:Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related fieldRegistration 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 traumaDemonstrated experience working within child welfare, juvenile justice, or residential treatment systems2+ years of crisis intervention experience with youth (required)Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, probation officers, and legal advocatesKnowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based crisis interventionsStrong interest in serving vulnerable youth populationsExperience supporting foster youth, system-involved youth, gang-impacted youth, or students impacted by complex trauma (preferred)Fluency in a second language (preferred)SpanishWhy Join Us?Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision (dependent on hours worked)Employee Wellness Program403(b) Retirement Plan (eligibility requirements apply)Flex Spending AccountHands-on experience in school-based mental healthProfessional development and supervision opportunitiesReady to Make a Difference?Apply today to join our dedicated team and help transform student mental health in California schools! #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellness-Together-