School-Based Therapist

The School-Based Therapist works as a part of a team to provide a holistic, humanizing, and empowering learning environment for students. The School-Based Therapist provides therapeutic, case management, and consultation services for children and families. The School-Based Therapist provides assessments, as well as individual, group, and/or family therapy, and assists in the creation and implementation of individual education and behavioral plans for each student. In addition, the School-Based Therapist facilitates the understanding of clinical issues with classroom and school staff, and aids in creating a healing centered school environment.

About the UE West Coast Connections Program

Seneca’s Unconditional Education West Coast Connections Program partners with 10 schools across Contra Costa County to provide students and families with services based on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Our staff implement strategies that range from creating, implementing and monitoring trauma-informed school wide systems that benefit all students, to individualized therapy and targeted behavioral support for students with the highest levels of need. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model.

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership


• Provide individual, group, and family therapy, as well as case management for a caseload of school-referred students


• Engage caregivers and school staff in the treatment process with regular discussions on student progress and needs


• Provide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkage


• Provide consultation and/or coaching to school staff around student needs and risk management rooted in a healing centered approach


• Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing


• Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies


• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
  
  
  
  • This may include intervening with the students' behavioral program through physical management
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, psychology or related licensure-eligible field.


• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the applicable regulatory agency responsible for licensing, examination, and enforcement of competent mental health practice standards.


• Bilingual Spanish/ Spanish Language Capacity preferred


• At least 21 years of age.


• Valid California Driver's License, and insurance with the ability to provide frequent transportation and travel in the Bay Area.


• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Schedule

• School based schedule:




• Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm




• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits

• Starting at $73,212- $87,212 per year




• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications


• $2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!


• Salary increases each year 


• $4000 salary increase upon licensure


• Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam 




• Comprehensive employee benefits package: 




• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage


• Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance


• Partially paid premiums for dependents 


• 403b retirement plan


• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan




• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days


• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer


• Relocation assistance may be available


• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington


• Specialized training and development opportunities


• Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond:




• We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts


• Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend