Associate Therapist: Temporary/Part Time
$64,480–$64,480 year
On-siteOakland, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide school-based wellness counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges under the supervision of a licensed MFT clinician. Conduct assessments and referrals for students needing additional mental health support, while offering crisis intervention and risk assessment in collaboration with the wellness team, counseling department, and administration. Facilitate small-group counseling sessions on themes such as self-care and stress management using CBT tools to build resilience. Maintain confidential records in compliance with legal requirements and ethical guidelines. Work closely with the clinical supervisor and school counselors to foster a supportive learning environment.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Associate-level registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences required (AMFT or APCC)
- Experience working with K-12 students in a school, clinic, or community mental health setting (practicum/graduate school experience qualifies)
- Understanding of child and adolescent development, social-emotional learning and crisis/trauma-informed care
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in mental health services
- Ability to work within a Catholic educational environment
- Pre-employment background screening
Desired Qualifications
- Training in strength-based/solution-focused counseling, suicide prevention, crisis response and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools/skills
- Experience in private Catholic or independent schools
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