Therapist / Social Worker for Youth

$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated therapist looking to make a real impact in the lives of youth and families? Join the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) team today!

As a Therapist in our program, you will deliver family-based mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and skill-building services to youth and families referred through Alameda County's juvenile probation program. You will have the opportunity to provide therapy in various settings, including homes, schools, and the community, allowing for a holistic approach to treatment. We seek a passionate Therapist who empowers families to make positive changes, making a meaningful impact in the community.

“My program stands out because of the amazing amount of expertise and generosity of all of my coworkers. My clients are some of the most inspiring and resilient humans, and their progress, as well as my privilege at being a small part of their lives, make it all worth it.”

- Seneca Employee, Child and Family Therapist

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Our program is built on the belief that involving families and caregivers in every aspect of treatment is essential to promoting and sustaining behavioral change. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is an evidence-based practice aimed at reducing behaviors like substance use, school truancy/failure and parent/child relationships. Services are based in community locations in order to truly meet the youth and family where they are. The goal of the MST program is to maintain youth in their family’s homes and reduce further criminal justice involvement.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a small caseload of 5-6 clients, providing short-term, intensive and targeted intervention services to help them overcome their challenges and achieve their goals
• Collaborate with a variety of community partners, including juvenile probation officers, school teams, and other resources, to ensure that your clients receive the support they need to succeed
• Deliver therapeutic services to youth and families in their own homes or communities, engaging and empowering them to take an active role in their own healing and growth
• Be an active participant in treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings, and will maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and agency-assigned paperwork
• Engage with your colleagues in ongoing racial equity work and conversations about power, privilege, and race, working to ensure that all clients receive equitable and inclusive care

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work
• Eligible to register with the BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Familiarity with Alameda County communities
• Experience working with diverse communities

Schedule

• Full-time; Monday - Friday; 9am - 5:30pm
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work evening hours as needed

Benefits

• Starting at $71,080 - $85,080 per year, commensurate with experience
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • A $4000 salary increase upon BBS licensure 
  • Salary increases each year
• $2000 sign-on bonus!
• Mileage reimbursement
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
• Seneca supports clinicians toward 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 training or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend

Key Words: Social Worker, Mental Health, Therapist, Therapy, Social Work, Non-profit, Nonprofit, Youth, Advocate, Family, Children, Families, Behavioral Health, Healthcare

Please apply directly through our website by clicking here!