Outpatient Therapist

Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help youth overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment?

About The Role

Seneca Family of Agencies is hiring for an Outpatient Therapist in Oakland, CA. The Outpatient Therapists work with youth and their caregivers to provide healing-centered individual and family therapy, group therapy, and case-management services and to conduct mental health assessments. Outpatient therapists will also have the opportunity to collaborate with teachers, social workers, probation officers, psychiatrists, and other members of the youth’s care team, to ensure and celebrate the success of youth and families in their communities.

About The Pathways Counseling Center

Pathways Counseling Center at Seneca (PCCS) operates as a general out-patient mental health clinic for under-served children, youth, and families in Alameda County. PCCS provides trauma-informed mental health services designed to strengthen family relationships, promote resilience, and foster healthy emotional development and effective interpersonal skills. Our Specialty Mental Health Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, parenting support, parent-child dyadic therapy, and case management services. Therapists meet with children and families in our Oakland clinic, as well as in clients’ homes, schools, and other community settings. Our professional staff includes licensed supervisors and licensed/license-eligible therapists. 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 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 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 children, adolescents, and their families
• Engage caregivers in the treatment process with regular discussions on the needs and progress of the youth and family
• Provide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkage
• Provide consultation and/or coaching to caregivers and other care team members around client 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 clients, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

Qualifications

• 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 or California Board of Psychology required
• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is preferred
• Reliable transportation to and from clients’ homes and other community locations where you provide clinical services.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Schedule

• Monday to Friday: In order to accommodate the schedules of clients and families, therapists are expected to work until 7PM at least two days per week.
• 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Benefits

• Starting at $71,080 - $85,080 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
• Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam 
• 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 and 11 paid holidays,
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 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

Salary : $4,000