School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III - San Leandro, CA - Associate Level or Licensed - Immediate Start
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join WELLNESS TOGETHER as a School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III - San Leandro, CA - Associate Level or Licensed - Immediate Start in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Multiple Sites (SL) - San Leandro, CASalary Range: $35.00 - $41.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling to students Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans O.
- Lead mental health workshops for students, parents, and educators Maintain accurate and confidential docu.
Requirements
- on experience in school
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $35 - $41/hr
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Part-time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with WELLNESS TOGETHER in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Mental Health Specialist II/III - San Leandro, CA - Associate Level or Licensed - Immediate Start at WELLNESS TOGETHER a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all School Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
School Psychology — Physician Career Context
This School Psychology position at WELLNESS TOGETHER is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
WELLNESS TOGETHER lists compensation for this physician position at $35k to $41k annually.
This is approximately 52% below the national median for School Psychology professionals, which is around $80k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $41000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in San Leandro, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($35k–$41k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Intake Assessments, Treatment Planning, Crisis Intervention, Risk Assessments, Collaboration, Mental Health Workshops. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Specialist will provide individual and group counseling to students, conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and offer crisis intervention and risk assessments on school campuses. Responsibilities also include collaborating with school staff, families, and community pa...
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision (dependent on hours worked), Employee Wellness Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Flex Spending Account, Loan Repayment Opportunities, Professional development and supervision opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more School Psychology physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
1mo ago
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