We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Therapist! As a therapist, you will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of clinical professionals providing mental health services children and their caregivers with a family systems approach. You will support foster and adopted children, those being raised by relatives, and children 0-5 population. You will participate in the daily provision of services to clients within the program through assessment, diagnosing, direct mental health therapy and case management functions in family systems, strength-based model. You will provide services at the program site and in the community, including hospitals, schools, and family homes.

$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca Employees for this role!

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 and strongly encourage people of color to apply. 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.

• Promptly respond to referrals of children and adolescents who present with symptoms of psychiatric disorders
• Complete assessment and evaluation process of assigned clients including obtaining consents for all aspects of treatment, obtaining relevant documents, and meeting/speaking with various adults or professionals involved in the client’s life in order to develop and implement the treatment plan
• On cases that indicate a medical necessity for treatment, implement a case specific treatment plan in order to provide mental health services including individual, family and group therapy in addition to case management, linkage and consultation with community resources including schools and other providers.
• Complete regular, timely reviews of all assigned case, and comply with all requirements of child abuse reporting, Medi-Cal compliance and confidentiality in accordance with standards set by Seneca Family of Agencies
• Assists with creating and updating assigned portions of electronic client files according to established procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and business operations information and availability for crisis intervention services. 
• Conduct self in a manner reflecting credit on the agency and complies with agency policies and procedures as outlined by supervisors and administrators

• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy or similar field
  • Eligible to register with the California BBS and maintain current registration/licensure at all times
• Direct work experience providing therapy based services to children, adolescents and families required
• Must have experience and understanding of the clinical diagnostic process and utilization of the DSM-V
• Valid CA driver’s license and insurable under Seneca Family of Agencies insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other licensing or certification requirements
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Direct work experience and/or understanding of clinical issues pertaining to children in the child welfare system, adoption, relative care giving a plus!

• Full-Time
• Monday to Friday
• 9:00 am- 5:30 pm

• Starting at $36.05 - $42.78 per hour
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!