Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment? Seneca’s School Partnership Program is hiring for a Classroom Therapist to guide grades 3rd to 12th to success in Hayward, CA. As a Classroom Therapist you will provide healing-centered therapeutic and case-management services, including conducting mental health assessments and implementing individual behavioral plans. You’ll 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 Heart Program partners with Hayward Unified School District to support students and families through theri most difficult times. The HEART program currently has 7 counseling enriched classrooms on 7 Hayward School District campuses. Each classroom is staffed by a teacher, a Seneca therapist, and 1-3 Seneca Mental Health Counselors. The Program offers individual, family and group therapies, alongside behavioral systems that emphasize positive reinforcement and incentives. The HEART program promotes a strength-based system focused on relational, behavioral and ecological treatment. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and 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 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 psychologyRegistered or eligible to register with the California BBSValid CA Drivers License as travel required between school sites or to clients homesExperience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferredTB test clearance, fingerprints, and COVID-19 vaccination Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency a plus Schedule School based schedule:Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $71,080 - $85,080 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 licensureSalary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency examSalary increases each yearComprehensive 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 fees Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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