Join Seneca Family of Agencies as a School Therapist. Collaborate with school counselors to meet students' therapeutic, behavioral, and academic needs. As a Therapist, you'll support mental health, provide therapeutic interventions, and promote academic curiosity! Be a part of our mission to support students' mental health and academic success in a collaborative and enriching environment. 

ABOUT JAMES BALDWIN ACADEMY

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Classroom Therapist who's dedicated to providing outstanding mental health, case management, and consultation services to grades 6-12 students at our San Leandro based nonpublic school, James Baldwin Academy. As a Classroom Therapist, you’ll collaborate with JBA’s knowledgeable school staff to oversee therapeutic and case management services, conduct mental health assessments, as well as create and implement individual behavioral plans. Our Classroom Therapists continually grow in expertise around clinical issues in the classroom and find evidence-based and creative ways to foster a therapeutic milieu that solves these challenges. 

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’re also 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.

• Conduct therapeutic sessions with students and families using evidence-based modalities
• Provide comprehensive case management and social services to support academic and personal development
• Create and monitor individualized behavioral goals, adjusting them as needed for positive changes
• Oversee classroom behavioral interventions, collaborating with educators for an optimal learning environment
• Monitor and communicate regarding psychotropic medications for student well-being
• Develop and maintain meaningful therapy contacts with students and families
• Offer expert consultation to the education team, integrating therapeutic principles for student success
• Provide crisis intervention for students, using de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts; this may include physical management of clients

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in social work / psychology / counseling / marriage family therapy
  • Registered or eligibility to register with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program culture

• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM
  • 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

• Starting at $71,080 - $85,080 per year, commensurate with experience
  • $4000 salary increase upon licensure
  • Salary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam may be available
  • Salary increases each year
• $2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays and additional 14 paid school break days
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond:
  • We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
  • Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

Keywords: student counseling, mental health support, emotional well-being, academic success, therapy services, professional counselor, student empowerment, school counseling, student mental health