Classroom Therapist
Do you have a passion for supporting the mental health needs of diverse youth? So do we, and we’re hiring a Classroom Therapist to join one of our close-knit school teams.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Classroom Therapist who's dedicated to providing outstanding mental health, case management, and consultation services to grades K-5 students at our Oakland-based nonpublic school, Maya Angelou Academy (MAA). As a Classroom Therapist, you’ll collaborate with MAA’s knowledgable 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.
If this position aligns with your experience and passion, consider joining Seneca’s Maya Angelou Academy with a $2000 sign-on bonus. Apply today before our application deadline on October 9 at 11:59 PM PST.
ABOUT UPRISING ACADEMY
Seneca’s Maya Angelou Academy is a non-public school that provides special education services to students grades K-5 with a variety of emotional, behavioral, or social needs. We provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas in order to help our students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum. The goal of our specialized services is to address the behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges of each student to prepare them for a less restrictive educational setting. To learn more about Maya Angelou Academy and Seneca’s other nonpublic schools, click here.
ABOUT SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES
Seneca Family of Agencies is dedicated to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding 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 therapy sessions with students and families
- Provide case management and social services
- Create and monitor students’ behavioral goals
- Oversee classroom behavioral interventions
- Monitor psychotropic medications
- Develop initial, individual, and family therapy contacts
- Provide consultation to the education team
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family & Marriage Therapy, Counseling, or a related field
- Eligible to register with the California BBS
- TB test clearance, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster
PREFERRED
- Experience working in a day-treatment center or residential facility
Schedule
- Full-time, in-person
- School-based schedule, including the extended school year
- 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional PTO during school breaks
Benefits
- Starting at $63,400-$77,400 per year, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
- A $2000 salary increase upon completion of BBS hours and an additional $2000 salary increase upon licensure
- An additional $6000 per year for bilingual language abilities
- $2000 sign-on bonus
- Salary increases each year
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
- 75% paid medical premium
- Full dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Family leave, long-term disability, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependants
- New fertility benefits!
- 403b retirement plan
- Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional PTO during school breaks
- Seneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:
- Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
- Expenses such as outside training or licensure fees can be mitigated through a clinical training stipend