Bilingual School-Based Therapist

Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment? Seneca’s School Partnership Programs are hiring for Bilingual School Therapist to guide 6th - 8th graders to success at Impact Middle School in Hayward, CA. Bilingual School Therapists are integrated into the school community where they play a key role in supporting students’ social‑emotional growth and provide healing-centered individual and family therapy, case-management services and conduct mental health assessments. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with caregivers, teachers, counselors, and school leadership to ensure and celebrate the success of youth and families in a school setting. About Seneca's UE Light The Change Program Seneca’s Unconditional Education (UE) Light the Change Program partners with ten charter schools in Oakland and one school in Hayward; including charter management networks Education for Change, Lighthouse Community Public Schools, and Envision Education. Our goal is to provide essential mental health services to youth in grades TK - 12th in their neighborhood. We provide targeted early interventions to help students overcome behavioral and emotional challenges while minimizing referrals to a more restrictive school environment. We are an inclusive and welcoming program that strives for staff to feel valued, mattered, and supported with professional development while supporting our students and caregivers during some of the toughest times of their lives. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model. 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 our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve. Responsibilities Work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadershipProvide individual, group, and family therapy, as well as case management for a caseload of school-referred studentsEngage caregivers and school staff in the treatment process with regular discussions on student progress and needsProvide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkageProvide consultation and/or coaching to school staff around student needs and risk management rooted in a healing centered approachComplete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billingCommunicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agenciesUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training Qualifications REQUIRED Education/Experience requirements:Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychologyRegistered or eligible to register with the California BBS requiredBilingual in Spanish and English required Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locationsTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements Preferred Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred Schedule School based schedule:Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $82,156 - $96,156 per yearActual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!Salary increases each year $4000 salary increase upon licensureComprehensive employee benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageShort and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurancePartially paid premiums for dependents 403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerRelocation assistance is available for eligible staff (added for clinicians, teachers, and specialists receive them if they are relocating over 100 miles)Abundant promotional opportunities across CaliforniaSpecialized training and development opportunitiesSeneca 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 stipend