Wellness Counselor
Quick answer
Rocketship Public Schools is hiring an in-office Wellness Counselor in California (San Jose, Redwood City, Concord, or Antioch) to provide mental health services, crisis support, and behavioral coaching for students.
- Role
- Wellness Counselor
- Organization
- Rocketship Public Schools
- Location
- San Jose, Redwood City, Concord, or Antioch, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Wellness Counselor at Rocketship Public Schools provides essential mental health services, crisis intervention, and coaching to students and staff across designated school sites. This role focuses on implementing social-emotional learning, behavior support, and trauma-informed practices within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). The counselor works closely with school leadership, special education teams, and parents to foster positive learning environments. They are responsible for clinical assessment, treatment plan development, and ensuring compliance with IEP and state education standards.
What you'll do
- Create and implement student treatment plans and social-emotional goals.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic services.
- Conduct mental health assessments and monitor progress via the SEIS database.
- Deliver professional development and coaching to school staff on trauma-informed practices.
- Participate in IEP, SST, and MTSS meetings as the mental health professional.
What it takes
- Valid license or associate registration (LCSW, MFT, LPCC, or PPS credential).
- At least one year of experience providing mental health services in a school setting.
- Familiarity with special education, IEP processes, and ERMHS.
- Commitment to closing the achievement gap for underserved communities.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office, site-based role requiring physical presence at school locations in San Jose, Redwood City, Concord, or Antioch.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience, though a specific salary range is not explicitly stated in the posting.
What credentials are required to apply?
Applicants must possess a valid license or associate-level registration as a social worker, marriage family therapist, clinical counselor, psychologist, or school counselor (PPS credential).
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not provide a specific deadline or a direct application link, but it does specify that travel between school sites is required.
How to apply
Apply directly on Rocketship Public Schools's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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