Part-Time School Therapist

Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment? About The Role Seneca’s School Partnership Programs is hiring a Part-Time School Therapist to guide grades 6-8th to success at East Bay Innovation Academy in Oakland, CA. School Therapists are integrated into the school community where you will 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 The Ue Light The Change Program Seneca’s Unconditional Education Light the Change Program partners with ten charter schools in Oakland and one charter 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 trainingThis may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management 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 requiredReliable 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 preferredBilingual in Spanish /English preferred Schedule Part- TimeSchool based schedule:Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday OrWednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm5 weeks of paid time off prorated, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $36.25- $42.98 per hourActual 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 licensureAdditional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency examComprehensive 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 may be availableAbundant 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