Seneca is looking for a Bilingual School-Based Therapist to support a caseload of students and families with therapy, case management, and consultation services for grades 6-8 at United for Success in Oakland Unified School District. As a Bilingual School-Based 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.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Seneca’s Unconditional Education Rooted to Rise program is looking for Bilingual School Therapists to support a caseload of students and families with therapy, case management, and consultation services at elementary and middle schools in Oakland, CA. You can learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model here.
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 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. #SENECAHP
Responsibilities Work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with teachers, counselors, other specialists/educational staff, and program leadershipProvide interventions including therapy (individual, group, family) and case management for identified students based on school-based referrals, individualized clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planningEngage caregivers in the treatment process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needsProvide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkageUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response trainingThis may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be requiredProvide consultation to other school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, accessing social service, and in utilizing healing centered techniques to experience success with all studentsContribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading small group, classroom or school-wide activities for students that celebrate success and promote joyComplete required data collection and service documentation for plan development and to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing Qualifications Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychologyEligible to register with the California BBS Bilingual in Spanish and English requiredTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements, and proof of COVID-19 vaccinationAbility to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program cultureExperience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred Schedule School based schedule: Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $77,440 - $91,440, 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)Salary increase upon licensureSalary increases each year Comprehensive employee benefits package Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurancePartially paid premiums for dependants 403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysSeneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field expertsClinical training stipend to mitigate expenses for outside training or licensure feesKeywords: student counseling, mental health support, emotional well-being, academic success, therapy services, professional counselor, student empowerment, school counseling, student mental health
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