Bilingual School-Based Therapist

Overview

Are you a passionate and compassionate therapist dedicated to making a positive impact on students' lives? Join our team at our Seneca Family of Agencies as a School-Based Therapist and help us create a nurturing environment where students can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Take the first step towards empowering students and transforming futures - Apply now for a $2000 sign on bonus to be part of our dynamic team and make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

Seneca is looking for a Bilingual School-Based Therapist who will be responsible for the ongoing provision of culturally responsive mental health services including individual and family therapy, group therapy, case management, and consultation services for a caseload of children and families at Bridges Academy Elementary School in Oakland. As a School-Based Therapist, you’ll provide outstanding therapeutic and case-management services, including conducting mental health assessments and creating treatment 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. Our School-Based Therapists provide mental health services to students with Medi-Cal insurance.

Seneca's Unconditional Education Rooted to Rise program partners with Oakland Unified district schools to implement services that identify and intervene on behalf of the community’s most vulnerable children. You can learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and the Unconditional Education model here.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with a multi-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
• Bilingual Spanish-English abilities required
• 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
• Valid driver's license
• 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

Schedule

• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM
  • 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days

Benefits

• Starting at $71,412-$85,412 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 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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