Are you a skilled and compassionate counselor who is passionate about helping students achieve academic and personal success? Join our team at Seneca's Bridges Program as a Mental Health Counselor and make a positive impact on the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Apply now to help us provide comprehensive mental health services that promote academic growth and social-emotional well-being.
Bridges Services is looking for a Mental Health Counselor in Seneca's Non-Public Schools, who will work on a multi-disciplinary team to provide behaviorally focused mental health services to children and families receiving Special Education support through their local school district. As a Mental Health Counselor, you will provide mental health counseling, coaching, crisis intervention, and academic support services to children and families. Mental Health Counselors at Bridges are members of a treatment team, and provide 1:1, individualized services to students who need additional support to reach academic goals. Services may be provided, in the classroom, a quiet individual workspace, or community as appropriate for the student. When not assigned a 1:1 student, Bridges Mental Health Counselors will work as Counselors at other Seneca NPS sites. You’ll also have access to embedded MSW and Education Specialist credential programs under substantial Seneca scholarship!
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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 Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other specialists to deliver integrated supportBuild therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goalsSupport academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directedImplement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student’s individualized education plans (IEP) and other plansDeliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community participationMaintain a safe environment by supervising students effectively at all timesUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response trainingThis may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management of the studentFoster a positive school culture by participating in activities that celebrate success and promote joy, including small groups, classroom, and school-wide eventsCommunicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agenciesComplete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing Qualifications Education/Experience requirements:Bachelor's degree ORAssociate degree and one year of relevant experience ORHigh school diploma and two years of relevant experienceApplicable experience is defined as working with youth in a mental health or classroom-facing capacityOwn vehicle required, Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policyAt least 21 years of ageTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsMust show proof of COVID-19 vaccination Schedule School based schedule:Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PMTravel throughout Alameda County is required5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $25.46- $27.96 per hourActual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualificationsSalary increases each yearAdditional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency examComprehensive employee benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageShort and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurancePartially paid premiums for dependants403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysMileage reimbursement for on job travelSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerAbundant promotional opportunities across California and WashingtonSpecialized training and development opportunities along with up to $2500 in scholarships and partially paid MSW, MFT and SpEd credential 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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