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School Therapist

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health needs of BIPOC youth in an educational setting? So are we, and we’re looking for a like-minded School-Based Therapist to help cultivate Unconditional Education with one of our close-knit school partnership teams. 
 
Seneca's Berkeley schools partnership program is looking for a School Therapist to provide therapeutic, case management, and consultation services for a caseload of students and their families at Longfellow Middle School. As a Therapist, you’ll coordinate services at the school site and support colleagues in including students successfully in diverse settings by providing teacher coaching, modeling, and development opportunities. Our Therapists also collaborate with classroom teachers, school leadership, and the MTSS implementation team to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student. 
 
If this position aligns with your experience and passion, consider joining our growing, caring, and ever-learning team with a $2000 sign-on bonus or (new Seneca employees)! 
 
Seneca’s Unconditional Education Berkeley program partners with Berkeley Unified School District to implement services that identify and intervene on behalf of the community’s most vulnerable children. You can learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model here.
 
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 are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate effectively with a trans-disciplinary team to implement academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students in need of intervention. 
  • Implement research-based interventions aligned with the three tiers of the MTSS pyramid, including individual, group, and family therapy as well as case management for identified students.  
  • Provide coaching and professional development to support school staff in experiencing success with all students. 
  • Engage caregivers in the educational process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs. 
  • Consult school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, and accessing social services. 
  • Document interventions and provide necessary reports on student progress.  
  • Participate in regular supervision to enhance practice.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology 
  • Current registration with California BBS
  • 3+ years of experience working with youth in a mental health or educational setting
  • TB test clearance, fingerprints, and COVID-19 vaccination 

Schedule

  • Full-time, school-based schedule
  • 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays 

Benefits

  • Starting at $64,500-$78,500 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 
  • Salary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package: 
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Family leave, long-term disability, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependants 
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
  • 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
  • Abundant scholarship and promotional opportunities