$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!

Are you a compassionate and skilled Therapist who values working in a dynamic, community-based setting and thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment? Join our team of dedicated professionals at Seneca today!

As the Outpatient Therapist responsible for the ongoing provision of culturally informed mental health services to clients and their families, including individual, group and family therapy. They are also responsible for documentation to comply with agency-wide requirements as well as the requirements of the county with whom we work. The therapist will work with a dynamic team of therapists serving children ranging from school-age to late adolescence. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The therapist at Seneca’s Outpatient program is responsible for the ongoing provision of culturally competent mental health services to clients and their families, including individual and family therapy. The Outpatient program utilizes a set a practices which have been determined by the ethnic community consensus to yield positive results and reached a level of acceptance by the community being served. The families that we serve identify as Latinx or African/African American. Interventions shall infuse a world view, contextual aspects and include a set of practices that are culturally rooted as a central and fundamental approach. Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community: in families’ homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, etc.

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.

• Provide weekly therapy services from a bicultural lens to families enrolled in our Ethnic Outpatient Program and support Intensive Outpatient program as needed. Caseloads vary but can be up to 24 clients.
• Provide case management and coordinate linkage to other community resources as necessary.
• 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 comprehensive assessments and treatments plans in accordance with county (medi-cal) and Seneca practices.
• Comply with all requirements of child abuse reporting, compliance, and confidentiality in accordance with standards set by Seneca Family of Agencies.
• Maintain availability for crisis intervention services and complete incident reports in adherence to agency timeline.
• Maintain close communication with other Seneca providers to design, implement, and monitor treatment planning for clients.
• Participate in clinical supervision practices including individual/group supervision weekly, in-vivo supervision in sessions, use of one way mirror, audio recordings of sessions and case conferences.  
• Promptly respond to referrals of children and adolescents who present with symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
• Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's EQ-4 model training.

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or Social work 

• Registered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations

• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other State/Federal licensing or certification requirements

• Obtain fingerprint clearances with the DOJ and FBI in addition to other regulatory requirements

• Own vehicle. 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 children in out-of-home care preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

• Full-time; Monday - Friday 
  • 11AM-7PM or 10AM to 6PM
  • Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remotely
  • Flexibility with occasional weekends, on-call 

• Starting at $84,872 - $98,872 per year.
  • Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
• Additional $4000 salary increase upon licensure.
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
• $2000 sign-on bonus!
• Salary increases each year.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• 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 though your clinical training stipend, 
  • Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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