School Therapist

Seneca Family of Agencies•Oakland, CA

1d•$73,212 - $87,212•Onsite

About The Position

Seneca’s School Partnership Programs is hiring a School Therapist to guide students to success at Latitude Highschool in Oakland, CA . School Therapists are integrated into the school community where you will 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. Seneca’s Unconditional Education Light the Change Program partners with 8 charter schools in Oakland; including charter management networks Education for Change, Lighthouse Community Public Schools, and Envision Academy. Our goal is to provide essential mental health services to youth in grades TK - 12th in their neighborhood. We provide targeted early interventions to help students overcome behavioral and emotional challenges while minimizing referrals to a more restrictive school environment. We are an inclusive and welcoming program that strives for staff to feel valued, mattered, and supported with professional development while supporting our students and caregivers during some of the toughest times of their lives. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model . 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
Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is preferred
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

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
Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
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 may be available
Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
Specialized training and development opportunities
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