Classroom Therapist

Join Seneca Family of Agencies as a School Therapist. Collaborate with school counselors to meet students' therapeutic, behavioral, and academic needs. As a Therapist, you'll support mental health, provide therapeutic interventions, and promote academic curiosity, a $2000 sign on bonus included!  Be a part of our mission to support students' mental health and academic success in a collaborative and enriching environment.

Seneca's Unconditional Education partnership program is hiring a Classroom Therapist at Creekside Middle School in Castro Valley, CA to provide therapeutic, case management, and consultation services for a caseload of students and their families at their partner schools. 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. 

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.

• 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.

• Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or psychology
• • Eligible to register with the California BBS
• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and contribute to the growth and development of an engaged program culture
• TB test clearance, fingerprints, and COVID-19 vaccination

• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM
  • 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days

• Starting at $67,374 -$81,374 per year, with actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • $2000 sign-on bonus (for new Seneca employees in this position)
  • $4000 salary increase upon licensure
  • Opportunity for a salary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increases each year 
• Comprehensive employee benefits package: 
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • Partially 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
• Seneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:
  • Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
  • Clinical training stipend to mitigate expenses for outside training or licensure fees

Keywords: school-based therapy, mental health services, student counseling, academic success, supportive environment, professional therapist, student well-being, therapy services, transformative counseling