School Based Therapist

About us:

CASSY is the leader in youth mental health services in the Bay Area and partners with local schools to place competent, compassionate therapists directly on school campuses to provide comprehensive mental health services to all enrolled students at no charge. Our mission is to de-stigmatize mental health services and make supporting students' social and emotional well-being the norm in our schools. CASSY supports students through individual, group, and family counseling, while also offering crisis support and intervention, staff and parent consultations, and classroom lessons on bully prevention, depression, and suicide awareness. Our leadership staff mentor and support small teams of associates and licensed therapists.

Our organization values its diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive work environment. Learn more about us at www.cassybayarea.org. Our central office is in Milpitas and we partner with schools across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.

Counseling and Support Services for Youth (CASSY) is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The School Based Therapist provides mental health counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and consultation services to enrolled students and their families. The therapist also provides psycho-education, trainings, and consultation to staff and collaborates with school staff and community at the school site in which they are placed. As a team member of CASSY (Counseling and Support. Services for Youth), the school-based therapist reports to the Program Manager.

1. Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling,

2. Current registration with the BBS.

3. Minimum one year's experience providing therapeutic services to youth.

4. Excellent written and oral communications skills.

5. Creative, resourceful, ethical and professional.

6. Submit and maintain evidence of a current (completed within the last year) negative Tuberculin test, maintain clear Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.

7. Bilingual abilities preferred

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:. 

1. Conduct group, individual, and/or family therapy for each assigned student.

2. Maintain a minimum caseload as indicated by your Clinical Program Manager.

3. Create, monitor, and implement individual treatment plans with goals for each student.

4. Participate in school, parent, and community workshops, presentations, and collaborative meetings.

5. Work collaboratively and provide consultation with school staff.

6. Record and document all client and collateral contacts in a timely manner, as required by professional, legal, and ethical standards.

7. Assist with crisis intervention and treatment.

8. Attend all required trainings and meetings, as designated by supervisor, which may include some evenings and weekends.

9. Meet regularly with supervisor, both individually and in group, and present cases as required.

10. Maintain and report client demographic and treatment data within data system.

11. Consult regularly with outside professionals, which may include CPS, CAMFT, School Resource Officers and BBS.

12. Follow all Child Protective Services mandates and requirements, particularly regarding reporting of suspected child abuse.

13. Maintain active registration and/or licensure with BBS.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly rate - $48.64-$54.81

· 401(k)

· Health Insurance, Life insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance

· Employee assistance program

· Professional development assistance

· Referral program

This position is located in Los Gatos working (2) days a week.

For more information and to apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.