School-Based Therapist - Santa Maria

Why join our countywide agency?

• Make a meaningful impact every day with an agency dedicated to improving our community and fostering a positive, employee- and client-focused work culture.
• Enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including 90-100% employer-paid medical insurance, generous sick leave, holiday pay, and a complimentary subscription to the Calm meditation/sleep app.
• Benefit from ongoing professional development with continuous employee education and paid clinical supervision.
• Take advantage of our National Health Service Corps approved site status, which offers licensed MFTs and LCSWs the opportunity to receive $50K to $100K in loan repayment with a two- to three-year service commitment. Find more information directly on our website.
• We prioritize flexibility, offering adaptable hours and work schedules to fit your needs.
  
  

We look forward to you joining our team at FSA of Santa Barbara County!

The Position

Seeking a School-Based Therapist in Santa Maria! The School-Based Therapist is an on-site direct service provider at a local school site. Each School-Based Therapist works with children affected by trauma or ongoing risk factors, as well as their families, teachers, school counselors, other school personnel and administrators. The School-Based Therapist also works with community agencies to make appropriate referrals.

Working with those impacted by trauma can be fulfilling and meaningful, yet simultaneously challenging, requiring attention to one’s self-care. FSA strives to be a trauma-informed and resilience-oriented organization, actively identifying and employing methods to support staff to embody a healthy and sustainable balance of care for others and themselves.

Sample Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly and work collaboratively with the school-based support team that includes the school principal, school psychologist, teachers, the family advocate and the school-based mental health counselors. Keeps principal apprised of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns with students.
• Provide direct services to high-risk children and families through direct counseling support, networking, and referral to community-based agencies.
• Assist students in developing behavioral skills for resisting social influences that promote high-risk behaviors through direct instruction, modeling, rehearsal, coaching and reinforcement.
• Assist students in developing necessary assertiveness, communication, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills that may enable them to avoid high-risk behaviors.
  
  

To be fully considered for this position, it is required for you to submit a cover letter.

Position Requirements

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
• Master’s degree required; must be an AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW in good standing with the BBS in CA.
• One year of clinical experience working with youth and/or families preferred. Also interested in experience working with clients with mental health and substance use issues.
• Experience with CenCal billing is preferred.
• Experience working with elementary school population preferred.
• Excellent analytical, computer, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Professional attitude, teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
• Must possess current and valid CA driver license as well as current auto insurance.
  
  

Classification, Hours And Pay Rate

• This is a full - time (ranging from 30-40 hours per week during the school year) position with competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous vacation and sick leave accrual; paid holidays; eligibility for flexible spending accounts; and participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Pay range is from $34.50-$40.50/hour depending on licensure status and experience-----.