School Counselor | San Mateo, California

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Job Description

Make a real impact by supporting students mental health and wellness throughout the school year in a contract position that serves a variety of schools within a large, dynamic district. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of educational teams dedicated to advancing mental health access and positive outcomes for students from early childhood through transition age. With a schedule aligned with the traditional academic calendar, youll have a meaningful, predictable work routine.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid California licensure as LPCC, LMFT, or LCSW (or eligible Associate registration: AMFT, APCC, or ASW)
• Masters or Doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field
• Completion of at least 3,000 supervised clinical hours (or in progress, per registration)
• Successful completion of California Law & Ethics and clinical licensing exams
• Experience providing Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) in school settings is highly preferred
• Must pass Live Scan fingerprinting/background check per California requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct, on-site mental health services to students as part of an itinerant, districtwide team
• Collaborate with general and special education staff to develop and implement student supports
• Provide assessments, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention as needed
• Maintain thorough documentation in accordance with district and state guidelines
• Serve multiple school sites, adapting services to diverse student populations

What Youll Gain:

• Work exclusively in-person, building strong relationships with students and staff
• Exposure to a broad range of schools and developmental stages, enhancing your clinical expertise
• Consistent weekday schedule (35 hours/week, AugustJune)
• Join a supportive professional community committed to expanding access to mental health care for all students

Step confidently into a position where your counseling skills make an authentic difference every day. Submit your resume, supervisor reference, proof of licensure, and other relevant documents to launch the next chapter of your career in school-based mental health!

Compensation for this position ranges from $30.00 to $60.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.