Bilingual Dialectical Behavioral Therapist - Seneca Family of Agencies

Seneca's Bilingual Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Clinic supports teenagers with chronic suicidality or self-harm behaviors.  It is an evidenced-based practice that was designed to treat Borderline Personality Disorder; it is a structured, behavioral, skill-oriented and team-based treatment that has been said to “make you a better therapist faster” and we believe it! Seneca’s San Francisco Connections program is responsible for the ongoing provision of culturally competent mental health services to clients and their families, including individual, group,and family therapy

We are now hiring for a Bilingual DBT Therapist. We are participating with UCSF in a study to determine ways to bring DBT training as well as treatment to various populations, and will provide the training required.  This is an incredible opportunity to build your clinical repertoire, enhance your resume, work with an inspiring and talented team, and provide important access to treatment to youth and families.

“Being on the DBT team just one year has enhanced my clinical skills and has shown me how effective DBT can be for our youth and their families.  It's incredibly rewarding to see our clients use these skills, increase connection to their families, and increase their connection to what's important in their lives, or as DBT says, what makes their "life worth living.”

-Seneca Employee 

• Provide weekly individual therapy for 6-8 clients 
• Provide family therapy as needed
• Co-facilitate therapy groups
• Provide availability for 24-hour phone skills coaching (Monday-Friday; weekend excluded)
• Chart mental health notes, treatment plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing the Seneca mission and philosophy
• Function as team leader and uphold the ideals of the program.
• Communicate with outside professionals involved with clients as needed
• Meet weekly with other clinical staff for team supervision/case conference and present cases on a rotating basis
• Attend weekly individual supervision meetings
• Attend all relevant trainings, including in-services

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work required
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Minimum 9 months direct clinical work 
• Eligible to register with the BBS
• Own vehicle, California driver’s license and insurance
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other licensing or certification requirements
• Experience in working with children in out of home care a plus!
• Proof of COVID-19

• Monday- Friday
• Flexible schedule required

• Starting at $78,100 - $92,100 per year, actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification
• Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
• Mileage reimbursement
• $2,000 sign-on bonus!
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including: 
  • 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 Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• 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 professional development, scholarship, and promotional opportunities