Seneca Center Berkeley , CA 94705
Posted 2 weeks ago
Overview
Are you a skilled and dedicated therapist looking for a meaningful role in education? Join our team at Seneca Family of Agencies as a Bilingual School Therapist and make a difference in the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Apply now for a $2000 sign on bonus to help us provide comprehensive mental health services that support academic success and social-emotional well-being.
Seneca is looking for a bilingual Spanish-Speaking School-Based Therapist to support a caseload of students and families in providing therapy, case management, and consultation for students in grades K-12 across Berkeley Unified School District in Berkeley, CA. As a School-Based Therapist, you'll provide outstanding therapeutic and case-management services, including conducting mental health assessments and implementing individual behavioral plans. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers, counselors, and school leadership to ensure the success of youth and families in a district school setting.
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 strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
Work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with teachers, counselors, other specialists/educational staff, and program leadership
Provide interventions including therapy (individual, group, family) and case management for identified students based on school-based referrals, individualized clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
Engage caregivers in the treatment process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs
Provide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkage
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required
Provide consultation to other school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, accessing social service, and in utilizing healing centered techniques to experience success with all students
Contribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading small group, classroom or school-wide activities for students that celebrate success and promote joy
Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies
Complete required data collection and service documentation for plan development and to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing
Demonstrate professional behavior at all times in accordance with Seneca's mission and philosophy
All other duties as assigned by program, region, and agency leadership
Qualifications
Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychology
Eligible to register with the California BBS
Bilingual in English/Spanish
Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting spots
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program culture
Schedule
School based Schedule
Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4 PM (ability to work occasional flexible schedule when the school needs vary)
5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
Benefits
Now hiring for the upcoming academic year!
Starting at $73,374-$87,374
As of July 7th, this starting range will increase to $77,080-$91,080
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
$2000 sign-on bonus (for new Seneca employees in this position)
$4000 salary increase upon licensure
Salary increases each year
Comprehensive employee benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
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 supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:
Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
Clinical training stipend to mitigate expenses for outside training or licensure fees
Keywords: student counseling, mental health support, emotional well-being, academic success, therapy services, professional counselor, student empowerment, school counseling, student mental health
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