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Job Description
School-Based Mental Health Associate (MHA)
ERA ED, a division of The Stepping Stones Group
Location: Laguna Hills, CA (and surrounding areas)
Job Type: Part-Time | 20 hours per week
Pay: $33 - $37 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday
About the Role
ERA ED, a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is hiring immediately for a part-time Mental Health Associate (MHA) in Laguna Hills, CA. This position is ideal for registered associates (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC) looking to build clinical hours toward licensure while working in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment.
Work takes place across home and school-based settings, offering hands-on experience with children, adolescents, and families. Associates gain exposure to IEP teams and school district partnerships while receiving quality supervision and professional development through our year-long Mental Health Training Program.
Benefits
- PTO and paid holidays
- Paid supervision (individual and group) led by experienced clinical mentors
- Drive time and mileage reimbursement
- Student loan repayment plans
- Child, adolescent, and family hours provided toward licensure (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT)
- Year-long Mental Health Training Program covering psychopathology, DSM diagnosis, evidence-based treatments, crisis management, and legal/ethical considerations
- Flexible scheduling with opportunity for professional advancement
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive counseling services to children, adolescents, and families presenting with mood, anxiety, trauma, and neurodevelopmental disorders using evidence-based treatments
- Deliver short-term, strengths-based counseling and skill-building interventions
- Provide prevention and early intervention services (individually or in groups) to improve coping, behavior, and engagement
- Engage caregivers through psychoeducation and family sessions
- Collaborate with IEP team members and participate in IEP meetings
- Work alongside school staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Facilitate groups and workshops within the school setting to promote mental health awareness
- Respond to crises including safety planning and risk assessments
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Maintain caseload management and coordinate care with community resources
- Participate in weekly supervision and required trainings
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
- Registered Associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC) - current or in process
- Availability Monday through Friday; ability to commit to 20 hours per week
- Clinical experience with children and/or adolescents preferred
- School-based service experience preferred
- Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation
Mental Health Training Program
All Mental Health Associates participate in the ERA ED Mental Health Training Program, which runs each school year from August 1 through July 31, with possibility of extension. Associates are expected to participate for the full program year. Supervised Professional Experience is provided in accordance with regulations set forth by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
About ERA ED and The Stepping Stones Group
The Stepping Stones Group was founded on the belief that every child is born with a special set of gifts. Through partnerships with more than 14 mission-driven organizations, we are transforming the lives of children and families by improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral health services nationwide.
Our passionate leadership team and expansive clinical support network are dedicated to delivering the highest quality services - and to supporting the clinicians who make that work possible. Join us and let's transform lives together.
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