Job Details

*Now hiring for Summer '26 School year! Starting July 2026*

Seneca's School Partnership Programs is hiring a Bilingual School Therapist to guide TK- 5th graders students to success at Cox Academy inOakland, CA. The Bilingual School Therapist provides therapeutic, case management, and consultation services for children and families. The Bilingual School Therapist provides assessments, as well as individual, group, and/or family therapy, and assists in the creation and implementation of individual education and behavioral plans for each student. In addition, the Bilingual School Therapist facilitates the understanding of clinical issues with classroom and school staff, and aids in creating a healing centered school environment.

ABOUT THE UE LIGHT THE CHANGE PROGRAM

Seneca's Unconditional Education Light the Change Program partners with 8 charter schools in Oakland; including charter management networks Education for Change, Lighthouse Community Public Schools, and Envision Academy. Our goal is to provide essential mental health services to youth in grades TK - 12th in their neighborhood. We provide targeted early interventions to help students overcome behavioral and emotional challenges while minimizing referrals to a more restrictive school environment. We are an inclusive and welcoming program that strives for staff to feel valued, mattered, and supported with professional development while supporting our students and caregivers during some of the toughest times of their lives. 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 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. 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 as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team with teachers, counselors, other specialists/educational staff, and program leadership.
• Provide interventions including therapy (individual, group, family) and case management for identified students based on school-based referrals, individualized clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Engage caregivers in the treatment process, providing frequent opportunities to discuss student growth and needs.
• Provide crisis intervention, including risk screening, assessment, triage, and service linkage.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required.
• Provide consultation to other school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, accessing social service, and in utilizing healing centered techniques to experience success with all students.
• Contribute to a strong school culture by participating in or leading small group, classroom or school-wide activities for students that celebrate success and promote joy.
• Communicate effectively with families and all others involved in the daily life of the student, including other Seneca programs or outside agencies.
• Complete required data collection and service documentation for plan development and to measure the effectiveness of services, inform team decision making, and/or engage in service billing.

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
• Experience working with youth in a mental health or education setting is strongly preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English required
• 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:
• Position will start on July 6th, 2026
• 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 $79,763 - $93,763 per year
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • $2000 sign-on bonus (for new Seneca employees in this position)
  • $4000 salary increase upon licensure
  • Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • 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 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.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.

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