What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist for K-12 Students in El Sobrante position at Seneca Family of Agencies?
About the Role
We are seeking a School Based Therapist to join our team at Catalyst Academy in El Sobrante, CA. As a Therapist, you will work with grades 2-12 students to provide therapeutic, case management, and consultation services.
About Our Approach
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to delivering high-quality mental health, community-based, and educational services to historically underserved communities. Our programs emphasize engagement in conversations and training on equity and justice to infuse these values into the services we provide to youth and families.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team consisting of teachers, counselors, other specialists/educational staff, and program leadership to support students' mental health and academic success
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for students, incorporating evidence-based interventions and accommodations as needed
- Communicate regularly with caregivers to ensure they are informed about their child's progress and involved in the treatment process
- Respond to crises and provide timely interventions, including risk assessments, triage, and service linkage
- Leverage crisis communication and de-escalation techniques, as trained by Seneca, to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all students
- Offer consultation to school staff on topics such as safety assessments, mental health crises, and social service access, while promoting healing-centered practices
- Participate in initiatives that foster a positive school culture, celebrating student successes and promoting overall well-being
- Pursue required data collection and service documentation to evaluate service effectiveness, inform team decision-making, and facilitate billing processes
Requirements
- Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
- Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full license)
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state or federal licensing/certification requirements
- Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination records
Benefits Package
- Competitive salary range: $77,440 - $91,440 per year, adjusted according to relevant experience
- Ongoing salary increments
- Licensure incentive: $4000 additional compensation upon achieving licensure
- New employee signing bonus: $2000
- Relocation assistance available
- Generous time-off policies: 5 weeks paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school breaks
- All-inclusive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage; long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance; 50% paid premiums for dependents; 403b Retirement Plan; Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
- Seneaca is a certified employer
- Support for clinicians pursuing licensure and career advancement: individual/group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, licensure/renewal courses; mitigated expenses for external training/licensure fees; promotional opportunities within the agency across California and Washington
Salary : $77,440 - $91,440
