Associate Therapist: Temporary/Part Time
Hours: 10 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $31 p/hr
Position Start Date: August 10, 2026
Position End Date: May 28, 2027
(Unpaid Breaks during Bishop O'Dowd's Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break and Easter Break)
Bishop O'Dowd High School Oakland, CA
Associate Therapist: Temporary/Part Time Position Overview
Bishop O'Dowd High School is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Temporary Associate Therapist (AMFT, APCC) to provide social-emotional support and mental health services to students in alignment with the school's commitment to student well-being and Catholic mission. Under the supervision of our licensed MFT clinician, the Associate Therapist will provide school-based wellness therapy, collaborating closely with the wellness team, counseling department and families to foster a supportive learning environment.
This position is ideal for an associate-level mental health professional who is passionate about adolescent development, working in a school-based milieu and strength-based counseling. The Associate Therapist will provide individual and small-group counseling, crisis support, and wellness programming to help students navigate personal and academic challenges.
Associate Therapist: Temporary/Part Time Key Responsibilities
Student Support & Counseling
- Under the supervision of a licensed therapist, provide school-based wellness counseling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges
- Conduct assessments and referrals for students needing additional mental health support
- Offer crisis intervention and risk assessment in collaboration with the wellness team, counseling department and administration
- Maintain appropriate confidential records in compliance with legal requirements, ethical guidelines and school policies
Collaboration & Consultation
- Work closely with clinical supervisor, wellness team and school counselors to support student well-being
- Support and/or facilitate small-group counseling based on wellness themes: i.e. Self-Care, Healthy Relationships, Anxiety/Stress Management (using CBT tools to build resilience, etc.)
- Assist in providing referrals to outside mental health providers when needed
- Participate in group and individual clinical supervision
Associate Therapist: Temporary/Part Time Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
- Associate-level registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences required (AMFT or APCC)
- Experience working with K-12 students in a school, clinic, or community mental health setting (practicum/graduate school experience qualifies)
- Understanding of child and adolescent development, social-emotional learning and crisis/trauma-informed care
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in mental health services
- Ability to work within a Catholic educational environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Training in strength-based/solution-focused counseling, suicide prevention, crisis response and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools/skills
- Experience in private Catholic or independent schools
Schedule & Compensation
- This is a part-time position (approximately 5-15 hours/week)
- Compensation is commensurate with experience
- The role follows the academic calendar.
Supervision & Professional Growth
- Supervision (individual and group) provided by our licensed clinician to support associate in pursuit of clinical counseling hours toward licensure
Associate Therapist: Temporary/Part Time Application Process
Interested candidates should submit the following through our online Career Center: - Cover Letter detailing interest in working at Bishop O'Dowd and alignment with the school's mission. - Resume highlighting relevant experience. - Three Professional References (including at least one direct supervisor or clinical supervisor).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.