Part Time School Counseling and Wellness Coordinator

MDA’s Wellness Program supports students' mental, emotional, and physical well-being through tailored services. Led by our Part-Time Wellness Coordinator and trained interns, the program fosters a culture of care with individual counseling, restorative circles, and conflict resolution workshops.

The Part-Time Wellness Coordinator has primary responsibility for:

Student Wellness Services

• Carry a caseload of 10+ students.
• Oversee 3-4 Counseling Interns and their individual caseloads (10+ high-priority Title1 students).
• Coordinate with the Center for Child and Family Development; and, stay up-to-date on relevant resources for students and families.
• Provide school-based family counseling, and refer families to outside resources, as needed.

Integration of Services

• Work closely with colleagues to deliver services that support student well-being.
• Offer insights on initiatives that enhance student success, such as homework policies, study halls, and 1:1 time.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Background

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Counseling background required
• Must maintain or be in process of getting a current and valid license, for ONE of the following: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) -or-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). If supervision is required, the school will provide payment for supervision requirement.

Work Experience

• At least two years of experience working with students, families, and educators in a K-8 urban school setting.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and maintain policies, systems, schedules, and student support documentation.
• Background in conflict resolution and restorative justice practices within school environments.
• Experience supervising counseling interns and overseeing their caseloads.

Skills

• Fluency in English and Spanish required
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in modern office software.
• Ability to adapt to evolving environments.

For more information about Mission Dolores Academy programs and impact, please visit us at https://www.mdasf.org/about/mission-and-philosophy

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• license for ONE of the following: LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person