School-Based Therapist

Seneca Family of Agencies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide therapy and support to students in the San Francisco area. In this role, you will engage with students and their families, collaborate with school staff, and ensure mental health assessments are conducted, helping to foster a conducive learning environment. Competitive salaries and extensive benefits are offered, including a sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

5 weeks of paid time off

11 paid holidays

14 paid school break days

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the California BBS.
• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is preferred.
• Reliable transportation to and from the school site.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy.
• Engage caregivers and school staff in the treatment process.
• Conduct mental health assessments and crisis interventions.

Skills

Therapy

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychology

Job description

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About The Role

Seneca’s School Partnership Programs is hiring for a School Therapist to guide students to sucess in San Francisco, 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.

About The Ue West Bay Program

Seneca’s Unconditional Education West Bay Program partners with 8+ schools in San Francisco Unified School District and Public Charter Schools to implement elements of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).Our team is comprised of School Climate Specialists, School-Based Therapists, and Student Support Assistants. Our staff implement strategies that range from creating, implementing and monitoring trauma-informed school-wide systems to individualized therapy and targeted behavioral support for students with the highest levels of need. 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.

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
  

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 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
  

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Starting at $74,150 - $88,150 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 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 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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