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Bilingual School Based Therapist

Nichols College, Dudley, MA, United States


and the job listing Expires on April 26, 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE
Seneca’s School Partnership Programs is hiring for a

Bilingual School Based Therapist

to guide T-K-5th grader students to success at

Flynn Elementary

in

San Francisco, CA . Bilingual School Based 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.

*Now offering $2,000 sign-on bonus for new employees*

ABOUT THE UE WEST BAY PROGRAM
Seneca’s Unconditional Education West Bay Program partners with 8+ schools in San Francisco Unified School District and Public Charter Schools to implement elements of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Our team is comprised of School Climate Specialists, School-Based Therapists, and Student Support Assistants. Our staff implement strategies that range from creating, implementing and monitoring trauma-informed school-wide systems to individualized therapy and targeted behavioral support for students with the highest levels of need. 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 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

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 required

Bilingual Spanish/English required

Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is 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

Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications

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

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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