Trauma-Informed School-Based Therapist (Bilingual)

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

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.