Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment?

ABOUT THE ROLE

Seneca’s School Partnership Programs are hiring for a Bilingual School Therapist to guide grades TK-5 to success at Learning Without Limits in Oakland, CA.  Bilingual School 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 THE UE LIGHT THE CHANGE PROGRAM

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 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. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve. #SENECAHP

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience 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 strongly preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English 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

SCHEDULE

School based schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

BENEFITS

Starting at $79,763 - $93,763 per year 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 licensure Salary increases each year  Comprehensive employee benefits package:  Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance Partially paid premiums for dependants  403b retirement plan Employer-Paid Assistance Plan 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Seneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond: Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts Clinical training stipend to mitigate expenses for outside training or licensure fees