School-Based Therapist

Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Calm app subscription

Professional development

NHSC loan repayment information

Job summary

Family Service Agency of Santa Barbara County in Santa Maria is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide on-site direct services at a local school site. You will work with children and teens affected by trauma, their families, teachers and counselors, and coordinate with community agencies for referrals.

FSA emphasizes staff well‑being and resilience, offering flexible schedules and a supportive environment with opportunities for professional supervision and development.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
• Master’s degree required; must be an AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW in good standing with the BBS in CA.
• One year of clinical experience working with children, and/or families preferred.
• Experience with CenCal billing is preferred.
• Experience working with elementary school population preferred.
• Excellent analytical, computer, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Professional attitude, teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
• Must possess current and valid CA driver license as well as current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly and work collaboratively with the school-based support team that includes the school principal, school psychologist, teachers, the family advocate and the school-based mental health counselors. Keeps principal apprised of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns with students.
• Provide direct services to high-risk children and families through direct counseling support, networking, and referral to community-based agencies.
• Assist students in developing behavioral skills for resisting social influences that promote high-risk behaviors through direct instruction, modeling, rehearsal, coaching and reinforcement.
• Assist students in developing necessary assertiveness, communication, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills that may enable them to avoid high-risk behaviors.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Trauma-informed care

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

CA licensure (AMFT/ASW/APCC/LMFT/LPCC/LCSW)

Job description

Make a meaningful impact every day with an agency dedicated to improving our community and fostering a positive, employee- and client-focused work culture.

Enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including 90-100% employer-paid medical insurance, generous sick leave, holiday pay, and a complimentary subscription to the Calm meditation/sleep app.

Benefit from ongoing professional development with continuous employee education and paid clinical supervision.

Take advantage of our National Health Service Corps approved site status, which offers licensed MFTs and LCSWs the opportunity to receive $50K to $100K in loan repayment with a two- to three-year service commitment. Find more information directly on our website.

We prioritize flexibility, offering adaptable hours and work schedules to fit your needs.

We look forward to you joining our team at FSA of Santa Barbara County!

The Position

Seeking a School-Based Therapist inSanta Maria! The School-Based Therapist is an on-site direct service provider at a local school site. Each School-Based Therapist works with children and teens affected by trauma or ongoing risk factors, as well as their families, teachers, school counselors, other school personnel and administrators. The School-Based Therapist also works with community agencies to make appropriate referrals.

Working with those impacted by trauma can be fulfilling and meaningful, yet simultaneously challenging, requiring attention to one’s self-care. FSA strives to be a trauma-informed and resilience-oriented organization, actively identifying and employing methods to support staff to embody a healthy and sustainable balance of care for others and themselves.

Sample of Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly and work collaboratively with the school-based support team that includes the school principal, school psychologist, teachers, the family advocate and the school-based mental health counselors. Keeps principal apprised of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns with students.
• Provide direct services to high-risk children and families through direct counseling support, networking, and referral to community-based agencies.
• Assist students in developing behavioral skills for resisting social influences that promote high-risk behaviors through direct instruction, modeling, rehearsal, coaching and reinforcement.
• Assist students in developing necessary assertiveness, communication, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills that may enable them to avoid high-risk behaviors.

Position Requirements

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired.
• Master’s degree required; must be an AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW in good standing with the BBS in CA.
• One yearof clinical experience working with children, and/or families preferred. Also interested in experience working with clients with mental health and substance use issues.
• Experience with CenCal billing is preferred.
• Experience working with elementary school population preferred.
• Excellent analytical, computer, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Professional attitude, teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
• Must possess current and valid CA driver license as well as currentauto insurance.

Classification, Hours and Pay Rate

This is a full-time (rangingfrom 30–40 hoursper week during the school year) position with competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous vacation and sick leave accrual; paid holidays; eligibility for flexible spending accounts; and participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan.

Pay range is from $34.50-$40.50/hour depending on licensure status and experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift -not applicable-

Position School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number CLI-26-00007

Location Santa Maria Office (SMVYFC)

About the Organization Family Service Agency (FSA) has long been regarded as one of Santa Barbara County's most reliable and effective nonprofit human service organizations. Our mission is to strengthen and advocate for families and individuals of all ages and diversities, helping to create and preserve a healthy community. We are committed to providing services where they are needed most: in the community. Eighty percent of our services are delivered on school campuses, at community centers and in clients' homes. Our programs, which serve more than 25,000 people annually, combine clinical expertise, bilingual and bicultural staff, and close collaboration with other agencies. At FSA, all services are provided free or on a sliding fee/donation scale and no one is denied assistance because of an inability to pay.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.