Are you a skilled and dedicated therapist looking for a meaningful role in education? Join our team at Seneca Family of Agencies as a Classroom Therapist and make a difference in the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Apply now for a $2000 sign on bonus to help us provide comprehensive mental health services that support academic success and social-emotional well-being.
Seneca is looking for School-Based Therapists to support a caseload of students and families with therapy, case management, and consultation services at grades 6-8 at Martin Luther King Jr., Longfellow or Willard Middle school in Berkeley, CA. As a 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.
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 joyCommunicate 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 for plan development and to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billingDemonstrate professional behavior at all times in accordance with Seneca's mission and philosophyAll other duties as assigned by program, region, and agency leadership Qualifications Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychologyEligible to register with the California BBSExperience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferredTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements, and proof of COVID-19 vaccinationReliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting spotsAbility to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program cultureBilingual 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 additional paid school break days Benefits Starting at $67,374-$81,374 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 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 additional 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
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
www.icims.com