Bilingual School-Based Therapist Seneca - 4.1 Hayward, CA Job Details $82,156 - $96,156 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Family leave Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Spanish English Full Job Description Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment? Seneca's School Partnership Programs are hiring for Bilingual School Therapist to guide 6th - 8th graders to success at Impact Middle School in Hayward, CA . Bilingual School Therapists are integrated into the school community where they play a key role in supporting students' social‑emotional growth and 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 Seneca's UE Light the Change Program Seneca's Unconditional Education (UE) Light the Change Program partners with ten charter schools in Oakland and one 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 (https://senecafoa.org/unconditional-education-and-school-based-services/). About Seneca Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces (https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/) 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 (https://senecadei.wordpress.com/) 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 leadership Provide individual, group, and family therapy, as well as case management for a caseload of school-referred students Engage caregivers and school staff in the treatment process with regular discussions on student progress and needs Provide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkage Provide consultation and/or coaching to school staff around student needs and risk management rooted in a healing centered approach Complete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

Qualifications:

REQUIRED

Education/Experience requirements: Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychology Registered or eligible to register with the California BBS required Bilingual in Spanish and English required 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

PREFERRED

Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred Schedule School based schedule: Monday to

Friday:

8 AM - 4:30 PM 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days Benefits Starting at $82,156 - $96,156 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) certified employer Relocation assistance is available for eligible staff (added for clinicians, teachers, and specialists receive them if they are relocating over 100 miles) Abundant promotional opportunities across California 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 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.