Are you a skilled and compassionate counselor who is passionate about helping students achieve academic and personal success? Join our team at Seneca's Bridges Program as a Mental Health Counselor and make a positive impact on the lives of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Apply now to help us provide comprehensive mental health services that promote academic growth and social-emotional well-being.

Bridges Services is looking for a Mental Health Counselor in Seneca's Non-Public Schools, who will work on a multi-disciplinary team to provide behaviorally focused mental health services to children and families receiving Special Education support through their local school district. As a Mental Health Counselor, you will provide mental health counseling, coaching, crisis intervention, and academic support services to children and families. Mental Health Counselors at Bridges are members of a treatment team, and provide 1:1, individualized services to students who need additional support to reach academic goals. Services may be provided, in the classroom, a quiet individual workspace, or community as appropriate for the student. When not assigned a 1:1 student, Bridges Mental Health Counselors will work as Counselors at other Seneca NPS sites. You’ll also have access to embedded MSW and Education Specialist credential programs under substantial Seneca scholarship!

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.

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other specialists to deliver integrated support
• Build therapeutic relationships that help students engage and achieve personalized goals
• Support academic instruction by assisting with individual and group activities as directed
• Implement classroom modifications and accommodations based on student’s individualized education plans (IEP) and other plans
• Deliver direct behavioral intervention that reduces behaviors impeding school success and promotes positive behaviors for learning and community participation
• Maintain a safe environment by supervising students effectively at all times
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
  • This may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management of the student
• Foster a positive school culture by participating in activities that celebrate success and promote joy, including small groups, classroom, and school-wide events
• 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 to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing

• Education/Experience requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree OR
  • Associate degree and one year of relevant experience OR
  • High school diploma and two years of relevant experience
  • Applicable experience is defined as working with youth in a mental health or classroom-facing capacity
• Own vehicle required, Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination

• 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 $25.46- $27.96 per hour
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
  • Salary increases each year
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • Partially paid premiums for dependants
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Mileage reimbursement for on job travel
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities along with up to $2500 in scholarships and partially paid MSW, MFT and SpEd credential