Therapeutic Behavioral Services Therapist

Senecafoa; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 75,409 - 89,409; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO

11 holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a TBS Clinician in Oakland, CA to coordinate services for children stepping down from institutional settings into family or family-like environments. The work is primarily in community-based settings such as homes, group homes, schools, and foster placements, ensuring collaboration among families, caregivers, and professionals.

The role emphasizes culturally informed care, timely documentation, and adherence to licensing standards.

Qualifications

• Must have Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and caregivers regularly to progress treatment goals.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for care planning and support.
• Collaborate with caregivers, professionals and interested parties to implement care plans.
• Maintain relationships with community members and providers as needed.
• Complete assessment and evaluation to develop care plans.
• Provide case planning consultation to team members on clinical issues.
• Document mental health notes, care plans, and reports accurately and timely.
• Participate in supervision and required trainings.
• Comply with child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and engage in DEI goals.

Education

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Job description

Pay or shift range: $75,409 USD to $89,409 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

TBS Clinician coordinates services and planning for children who are referred through social service, probation or mental health departments and are in the process of stepping down from institutional into family or family-like settings. Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community in families’ homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, etc. The primary role is to ensure that all parties are working together toward stability for the child and family. Clinicians engage clients in meaningful and authentic relationships while providing a safe, predictable, and positive environment that aligns with our clients’ values and cultures.

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.

Responsibilities

• Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support.
• Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and interested parties to formulate and implement individual client care plans, behavioral programs, and interventions.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed.
• Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan.
• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate.
• Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in individual and/or group supervision.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and business operations information.
• Commit to and engage in self‑evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the applicable regulatory agency responsible for licensing, examination, and enforcement of competent mental health practice standards.
• 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 insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Preferred:

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working with children in out‑of‑home care preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Good organizational and writing skills.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Starting at $75,409 – $89,409 per year.
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
• $2,000 sign‑on bonus
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
• Additional $4,000 salary increase for BBS licensure.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and fertility coverage.
• Long‑term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
• Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure.
• Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence‑based practices.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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