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.
Responsibilities Conduct therapeutic sessions with students and families using evidence-based modalitiesProvide comprehensive case management and social services to support academic and personal developmentCreate and monitor individualized behavioral goals, adjusting them as needed for positive changesOversee classroom behavioral interventions, collaborating with educators for an optimal learning environmentMonitor and communicate regarding psychotropic medications for student well-beingDevelop and maintain meaningful therapy contacts with students and familiesOffer expert consultation to the education team, integrating therapeutic principles for student successProvide crisis intervention for students, using de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts; this may include physical management of clients QualificationsREQUIRED
Master’s degree in social work / psychology / counseling / marriage family therapyRegistered or eligibility to register with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCCValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsProof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinationPREFERRED
Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is stronglyAbility to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program culture Schedule 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 Benefits Starting at $71,080 - $85,080 per year, actual salary dependent on experience$4000 salary increase upon licensureSalary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam may be availableSalary increases each year$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!Relocation assistance may be available5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays and additional 14 paid school break daysComprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerSeneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond:We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field expertsExpenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipendPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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