Outpatient School Therapist

Hiring for Summer, start date on July 6th, 2026! Join our Rooted to Rise team and help bring transformative therapeutic support to students and families in an Oakland Unified elementary school. As an Outpatient Therapist , you'll provide individualized therapy, crisis intervention, and collaborative care alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to student success. You'll have the opportunity to partner closely with caregivers and school staff, offering healing‑centered interventions that uplift students both emotionally and academically. If you're an Outpatient Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to welcome you into our joyful, supportive, and mission‑driven team.

ABOUT ROOTED TO RISE

Seneca's Unconditional Education Rooted to Rise Program partners with Oakland Unified School District to provide therapeutic and behavioral intervention services for children and families in critical need of support, resources and care. Our Medi-Cal funded program provides individual, family and group therapy as well as push-in behavioral intervention and social skills development during the school day to students. Our team integrates into the school community, collaborates with school partners to deliver interventions and services needed for students to thrive. 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 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. 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

Work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with teachers, counselors, other specialists/educational staff, and program leadership. Provide interventions including therapy (individual, group, family) and case management for identified students based on school-based referrals, individualized clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning. Engage caregivers in the treatment process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs. Provide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkage. Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required. Provide consultation to other school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, accessing social service, and in utilizing healing centered techniques to experience success with all students. Contribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading small group, classroom or school-wide activities for students that celebrate success and promote joy. Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies. Complete required data collection and service documentation for plan development and to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, psychology or related licensure-eligible field Registered or eligible to register with the California BBS required At least 21 years of age Reliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locations TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements Experience working with youth in a mental health or educational setting is strongly preferred

SCHEDULE

Full-time:

Hiring for Summer, start date on July 6th, 2026 Monday•

Friday:

8AM•4:30PM 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

BENEFITS

Starting at $73,212•$87,212 per year Actual 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 licensure Comprehensive employee benefits package : Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance Partially paid premiums for dependents 403b retirement plan Employer-Paid Assistance Plan 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer Relocation assistance may be available (added for clinicians, teachers, and specialists receive them if they are relocating over 100 miles) Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington Specialized training and development opportunities 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 through your clinical training stipend