School-Based Therapist

Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning environment?About The RoleSeneca’s School Partnership Programs is hiring for a School Therapist to guide grades K-5 to success at Sandy Point Elementary in Seattle, WA. School Therapists are integrated into the school community where you will provide healing-centered individual and family therapy, case-management services and conduct mental health assessments. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with caregivers, teachers, counselors, and school leadership to ensure and celebrate the success of youth and families in a school setting.About The ProgramSeneca's Unconditional Education Washington Programs embody an integrated, responsive special educational model that promotes equitable opportunities for all students. Our team of passionate staff is always willing to work collaboratively and innovative to do whatever it takes to ensure that the needs of all students are met and to establish best practices for serving youth with disabilities. Our school-based Unconditional Education Services are highly tailored to meet each student's unique needs - their parents and other family members are enlisted as partners in designing and implementing their education and treatment plans. Learn more about Seneca’s School Partnership Programs and Unconditional Education model.About SenecaSeneca 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.ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team, including teachers, counselors, specialists, and program leadershipProvide individual, group, and family therapy, as well as case management for a caseload of school-referred studentsEngage caregivers and school staff in the treatment process with regular discussions on student progress and needsProvide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkageProvide consultation and/or coaching to school staff around student needs and risk management rooted in a healing centered approachComplete required data collection and service documentation to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billingCommunicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agenciesUtilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response trainingThis may include intervening with the students’ behavioral program through physical managementQualificationsMaster'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) requirementsExperience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferredReliable transportation to and from the school site and other occasional meeting locationsTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsScheduleSchool based schedule:Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysBenefitsStarting at $33.54 - $40.27 per yearActual 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 licensureAdditional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam Comprehensive employee benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageShort and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurancePartially paid premiums for dependents 403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 14 paid school break daysSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerRelocation assistance may be availableAbundant promotional opportunities across California and WashingtonSpecialized training and development opportunitiesSeneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond:We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field expertsExpenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend