Classroom Therapist

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 Classroom 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's Constellation Program is looking for Classroom-Based Therapists to support a caseload of students and families with therapy, case management, and consultation services for grades K-5 at Grant Elementary in San Lorenzo, CA. As a Classroom-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

• Collaborate effectively with a trans-disciplinary team to implement academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students in need of intervention

• Implement research-based interventions aligned with the three tiers of the MTSS pyramid, including individual, group, and family therapy as well as case management for identified students

• Provide coaching and professional development to support school staff in experiencing success with all students

• Engage caregivers in the educational process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs

• Consult school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, and accessing social services

• Document interventions and provide necessary reports on student progress

• Participate in regular supervision to enhance practice

Qualifications

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

• Eligible to register with the California BBS

• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred

• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program culture

• TB test clearance, fingerprints, and COVID-19 vaccination

• Bilingual Spanish-English proficiency a plus

Schedule

• School based schedule:

• Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4 PM

• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits

• Starting at $67,374-$81,374 per year, with 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 increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam

• 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