School-Based Therapist

• 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
• This may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical management

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling
• Current licensure or eligibility to register as an LMFT, LICSW, LMFTA, LSWAIC or LMHC in accordance with the Washington State Department of Health (WDOH) requirements
• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred
• 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

Schedule • School based schedule

• Monday to
• Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break days

Benefits

• Starting at $34.55 - $41.28 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, 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 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

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