Overview

Join Seneca Family of Agencies as a School Therapist. Collaborate with school counselors to meet students' therapeutic, behavioral, and academic needs. As a Therapist, you'll support mental health, provide therapeutic interventions, and promote academic curiosity, and a $2000 sign on bonus included! Be a part of our mission to support students' mental health and academic success in a collaborative and enriching environment.

Seneca is looking for a School-Based Therapist to support a caseload of students and families with therapy, case management, and consultation services at grades K-8th at Ascend Elementary school in Oakland, CA. As an Outpatient Therapist, you’ll provide outstanding therapeutic and case-management services, including conducting mental health assessments and implementing individual behavioral plans. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers, counselors, and school leadership to ensure the success of youth and families in a district school setting. 

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve. #LI-SENECA1

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with a trans-disciplinary team to implement academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students in need of intervention
• Implement research-based interventions aligned with the three tiers of the MTSS pyramid, including individual, group, and family therapy as well as case management for identified students
• Provide coaching and professional development to support school staff in experiencing success with all students
• Engage caregivers in the educational process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs
• Consult school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, and accessing social services. 
• Document interventions and provide necessary reports on student progress
• Participate in regular supervision to enhance practice

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychology
  • Eligible to register with the California BBS
• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program culture
• TB test clearance, fingerprints, and COVID-19 vaccination
• Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency a plus

Schedule

• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4 PM
  • 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days

Benefits

• Starting at $67,374-$81,374 per year, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • $2000 sign-on bonus (for new Seneca employees in this position)
  • $4000 salary increase upon licensure
  • Salary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increases each year 
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • Partially paid premiums for dependants 
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
• Seneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:
  • Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
  • Clinical training stipend to mitigate expenses for outside training or licensure fees

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