The Bilingual School-Based Therapist works as a part of a team to provide a holistic, humanizing, and empowering learning environment for students. The Bilingual School-Based Therapist provides therapeutic, case management, and consultation services for children and families. The Bilingual School-Based Therapist provides assessments, as well as individual, group, and/or family therapy, and assists in the creation and implementation of individual education and behavioral plans for each student. In addition, the Bilingual School-Based Therapist facilitates the understanding of clinical issues with classroom and school staff, and aids in creating a healing centered school environment. 

About Maya Angelou Academy

Seneca’s Maya Angelou Academy is a non-public school that provides special education services to students grades K-5 with a variety of emotional, behavioral and/or social needs. We provide individualized attention and direct instruction in core areas in order to help our students make adequate yearly progress on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals while adhering to a general education standards-based curriculum. The goal of our specialized services is to address the behavioral, emotional and developmental challenges of each student in order to prepare them for a less restrictive educational setting. At the same time we provide a rich learning environment to foster pre-academic thinking and growth.

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 with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Schedule

• Full-time, 100% on-site
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefits 

• Starting at $79,763 - $93,763 per year.
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
• Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Salary increase every year.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and fertility coverage.
• 50% paid premiums for dependents.
• Pet insurance.
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure.
• Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.