Therapist
Are you ready to be part of a team that aims to improve the lives of children and their families? At Seneca, we take pride in being catalysts of change. Our Therapeutic Outpatient Program (TOP) is looking for an Therapist to ensure children and families in greatest need can receive adequate mental health care.
We are now offering a $2000 sign-on bonus!
As a Therapist, you will be responsible for the ongoing provision of culturally responsive mental health services to youth and their families, including individual and family therapy and child and family team meetings. Our Outpatient Therapists at TOP are dedicated to delivering individualized treatment for youth and families almost exclusively in the community: in the families’ homes, group homes/STRTPs, foster homes, schools, etc. They are also responsible for documentation to comply with agency-wide requirements, Continuum of Care Reform, as well as the requirements of the counties with whom we work.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provide weekly individual or family therapy for an average of 12 - 16 clients
- Meet weekly with clients’ families for family therapy as clinically appropriate
- Facilitate child and family team meetings as appropriate
- Complete written mental health notes, treatment plans, comprehensive assessments, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and timely
- Maintain close communication with other Seneca providers to design, implement, and monitor treatment planning for clients
- Communicate and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Participate regularly in individual and/or group supervision
- Maintain availability to provide crisis intervention services as needed.
- Provide case management and coordinate linkage to other community resources as necessary
- Function as team leader and uphold the ideals of the program
- Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational efforts goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
- Must be registered or eligible to register with the CA BBS (MFT, MSW, PCC, ASW, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)
- Direct experience working with youth in the child welfare system, with a preference for those that have provided research-based interventions and/or therapy-based services
- Cultural responsiveness; ability to work with a diverse population
- Organizational and writing skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English skills strongly preferred
- Own vehicle, valid California driver’s license, and insurability through Seneca’s vehicle policy
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints and any other mandatory state/federal requirements
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster required
Schedule
- Full time Monday- Friday
- Flexible schedule required, with the ability to work some evening and weekend hours as needed
Benefits
- Starting at $67,000- $81,000 annually, the actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
- $4000 salary increase upon licensure
- $2000 sign-on bonus!
- Salary increases each year
- Comprehensive employee benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 50% paid premiums for dependents
- 403b retirement plan
- Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond.
- We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts.
- Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated though your clinical training stipend,
- Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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