ABOUT THE ROLE

Seneca is looking for a Bilingual School-Based Therapist to support a caseload of students and families with therapy, case management, and consultation services for grades 6-8 at United for Success in Oakland Unified School District. As a Bilingual School-Based Therapist, you’ll provide outstanding therapeutic and case-management services, including conducting mental health assessments and implementing individual behavioral plans. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers, counselors, and school leadership to ensure the success of youth and families in a district school setting. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

Seneca’s Unconditional Education Rooted to Rise Program partners with Oakland Unified School District to provide therapeutic and behavioral intervention services for children and families in critical need of support, resources and care. This Medi-Cal funded program provides individual, family and group therapy as well as push-in behavioral intervention and social skills development during the school day to students that qualify through their insurance. Our team is integrated into the school community in order to collaborate with school partners and seamlessly provide the necessary interventions and services needed for students to thrive. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model here.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding 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. #SENECAHP

• Work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with teachers, counselors, other specialists/educational staff, and program leadership
• Provide interventions including therapy (individual, group, family) and case management for identified students based on school-based referrals, individualized clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Engage caregivers in the treatment process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs
• Provide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkage
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training
  • This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required
• Provide consultation to other school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, accessing social service, and in utilizing healing centered techniques to experience success with all students
• Contribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading small group, classroom or school-wide activities for students that celebrate success and promote joy
• Complete required data collection and service documentation for plan development and to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing

• Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychology
  • Eligible to register with the California BBS
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required
• Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting spots
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program culture
• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred

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

• Starting at $77,440 - $91,440, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • $2000 sign-on bonus (for new Seneca employees in this position)
  • Salary increase upon licensure
  • Salary increases each year 
• Comprehensive employee benefits package 
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • Partially paid premiums for dependants 
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days
• Seneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:
  • Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
  • Clinical training stipend to mitigate expenses for outside training or licensure fees

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