Per Diem Therapist

Ultipro; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem role

On-site at six STEP locations

Licensure and supervision support

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies seeks a Per Diem Therapist to join our PHP team for short‑term mental health services at one of six STEP locations in the Bay Area. You will provide group, individual, and family therapy and support recovery in a client‑centered environment.

The role requires on‑call availability, tight documentation, and collaboration with licensed clinicians. We offer on‑site work, bilingual pay incentives, and pathways toward licensure and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field required.
• Registered with California BBS: ACSW/AMFT/APCC or fully licensed.
• On-call availability for 3 of 6 STEP locations.
• Must be at least 21 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy sessions.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and risk assessments.
• Provide case management, discharge planning, and staff trainings.
• Develop relationships with community members and providers.
• Respond to crises using appropriate de‑escalation techniques.

Skills

Group therapy

Crisis intervention

Case management

Documentation

Staff training

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related subject area

CA BBS registration or licensure (ACSW/AMFT/APCC)

Tools

TB test clearance

Fingerprinting clearance

Valid driver's license

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $36.25 USD to $38.75 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Description

Looking for a flexible therapy role where you can make a difference?

Join our PHP team as a Per Diem Therapist and provide short‑term, intensive mental health services that help clients achieve stability and move forward in their recovery. This position offers the opportunity to facilitate impactful group therapy sessions, collaborate with experienced clinicians, and contribute to a supportive, client‑centered environment. This role requires you to be on call for at least 3 of the 6 Seneca STEP facility locations: Oakland, Concord, Fairfield, Petaluma, San Jose, and Salinas.

About the STEP Program

The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program provides Partial Hospitalization services to youth ages 12‑17. The goal of the STEP program is to provide intensive, short‑term stabilization services to enable our clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. All groups are designed to teach youth the skills necessary to help them learn about their mental health, provide psychoeducation, and help them learn skills to feel better and be safe. STEP consists of a multidisciplinary team of counselors, clinicians, a nurse, psychiatrist, and program supervisor.

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 and 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.

Responsibilities:

• Hold clinical integrity for program
• Maintain on‑time clinical documentation
• Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy
• Facilitate risk assessments, case management, and discharge planning
• Provide appropriate clinical trainings and information to staff when needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers
• Proactively problem solving when identified issues arise
• Assist with intakes, as needed
• Support other Seneca programs when client enrollment permits
• Utilize crisis communication and de‑escalation techniques as per Seneca’s crisis response training

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related subject area
  • Registered with California BBS: ACSW, AMFT, APCC, or fully licensed
• Required to be on call for at least 3 of the 6 STEP facility locations: Oakland, Concord, Fairfield, Petaluma, San Jose, and Salinas
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and consistent access to a personal vehicle

Schedule

• Per diem, on-site at one of Seneca's 6 STEP locations: Oakland, Concord, Fairfield, Petaluma, San Jose, and Salinas
  • Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
• Starting at $36.25 - $38.75 per hour
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Salary increases each year
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency
• 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

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