Student Support Counselor - Barstow, CA

• Location School Site,Barstow, CA, 92311,United States
• Base Pay $37.00 - $42.00 / Hour

Description

Location: Barstow, CA
Employment Type: 36+ hours, in-person
Compensation: $37.00 - $42.00 per hour

Igniting Student Well-being:
Join Wellness Together's Mission

Wellness 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.

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.

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.

• 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

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field
Registration 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 trauma

Demonstrated experience working within child welfare, juvenile justice, or residential treatment systems

2+ years of crisis intervention experience with youth (required)

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including social workers, probation officers, and legal advocates

Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based crisis interventions

Strong interest in serving vulnerable youth populations

Experience supporting
foster youth, system-involved youth, gang-impacted youth, or students impacted by complex trauma
(preferred)

Fluency in a second language
(preferred)

Spanish

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

Apply today to join our dedicated team and help transform student mental health in California schools!