Are you a mental healthcare provider eager to help our community and be apart of an experienced team? Apply to our Therapist position today! $2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!

The Therapist serves as a trusted advocate for children transitioning from institutional settings to nurturing family or family-like environments. With deep compassion and unwavering dedication, you will collaborate with social services, probation, and mental health departments to ensure each child receives the care and stability they deserve. Your work happens where it matters most—within homes, schools, and communities—providing essential support in the spaces where children find comfort and connection. As a Therapist, you will build authentic, trusting relationships, creating a safe and predictable environment that honors each child's unique values and cultural background. Your role is not just about coordination; it’s about being a steadfast source of hope, healing, and belonging for every child and family you serve.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Seneca’s Outpatient Clinic provides compassionate care for young people and families facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. Through therapy, crisis intervention, and psychiatry services, we offer support where it matters most—at home, in school, and in the community. With deep cultural awareness and strong partnerships, we ensure every child receives the stability and care they deserve, fostering healing, hope, and lasting belonging.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support
• Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and interested parties to formulate and implement individual client care plans, behavioral programs, and interventions
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed
• Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan
• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate
• Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintain availability for crisis intervention services, such as on-call rotation, if applicable
• Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and business operations information
• Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling 
• Current WA licensure or eligibility for licensure (LMFT, LMHC, LICSW, or LMFTA, LSWAIC, LMHCA in accordance with Washington State Department of Health)
• At least 21 years of age
• Remote work, required 1 day of the week trave to Tukwila office
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination or an HR-approved medical/religious exemption

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred 
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Good organizational and writing skills

• Full-time
  • Mon - Fri; 8 hours per day
  • Flexibility to work based on the client's needs 
  • Remote work, required 1 day of the week trave to Tukwila office

• Starting at $71,348 - $85,348 per year, actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification
• Additional compensation upon passing the bilingual language proficiency exam
• $2000 sign-on bonus!
• Mileage reimbursement
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 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

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