Classroom Therapist

Seneca Family Of Agencies•Oakland, CA

74d•$73,212 - $87,212•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment? About The Role Seneca's Non-Public Schools are hiring for a Classroom Therapist to guide K-5th graders to success at Maya Angelou Academy in Oakland, CA . Classroom Therapists are integrated into the school community where and provide healing-centered individual and family therapy, case-management services and conduct mental health assessments. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with caregivers, teachers, counselors, and school leadership to ensure and celebrate the success of youth and families in a school setting. About Maya Angelou Academy Seneca's Maya Angelou Academy is a non-public school that provides special education services to students grades K-5 with a variety of emotional, behavioral and/or social needs. We provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas in order to help our students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum. The goal of our specialized services is to address the behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges of each student in order to prepare them for a less restrictive educational setting. At the same time we provide a rich learning environment to foster pre-academic thinking and growth. 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 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.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling or psychology
Registered or eligible to register with the California BBS required
Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth in a mental health or educational setting is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadership
Provide individual, group, and family therapy, as well as case management for a caseload of school-referred students
Engage caregivers and school staff in the treatment process with regular discussions on student progress and needs
Provide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkage
Provide consultation and/or coaching to school staff around student needs and risk management rooted in a healing centered approach
Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training This may include intervening with the students' behavioral program through physical management

Benefits

Starting at $73,212- $87,212 per year Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!
Salary increases each year
$4000 salary increase upon licensure
Comprehensive employee benefits package : Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
Partially paid premiums for dependents
403b retirement plan
Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Relocation assistance available for qualified staff
Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond: We provide individual and group supervision , regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend