Youth and Family Therapist - Seneca Family of Agencies

Are you a passionate therapist eager to help our community and be apart of an experienced team? Apply for our Youth and Family Therapist position today!

The Youth and Family Therapist at Seneca’s Therapeutic Outpatient Program is responsible for the ongoing provision of culturally responsive mental health services to youth and their families, including individual and family therapy and child and family team meetings. It is their responsibility to strive to provide the best possible individualized treatment for the youth and families. Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community: in the families’ homes, group homes/STRTPs, foster homes, schools, etc. They are also responsible for documentation to comply with agency-wide requirements, Continuum of Care Reform, as well as the requirements of the counties with whom we work. 

ABOUT TOP

The Therapeutic Outpatient Program (TOP) provides Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) that enhance the Contra Costa County continuum of care, ensuring that culturally-responsive mental health services for youth with attachment or permanency-related needs are family-driven and informed by a deep understanding of trauma. TOP is designed to include seamless service continuity, close collaboration and coordination with other existing services within the Contra Costa County system of care, flexible to scale up services over time according to youth, family, and county needs, and the ability to provide services in community setting during flexible hours to promote client engagement and effectively meet their individualized service needs.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Provide weekly individual or family therapy for an average of 10-12 clients.
• Meet weekly with clients’ families for family therapy as clinically appropriate.
• Facilitate child and family team meetings as appropriate.
• Complete written mental health notes, treatment plans, comprehensive assessments, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain close communication with other Seneca providers to design, implement, and monitor treatment planning for clients.
• Communicate and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate regularly in individual and/or group supervision.
• Maintain availability to provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Provide case management and coordinate linkage to other community resources as necessary.
• Function as team leader and uphold the ideals of the program.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational efforts goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the good of the agency as requested by supervisor

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy

• LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license eligible with the California BBS

• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Own vehicle, Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Preferred:

• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience working directly with youth in the child welfare system
• Organizational, critical-thinking, and writing skills

• Full time
  • Mon - Fri; 10AM - 6:30PM
  • Hybrid; completion of documention can be done in-home
  • Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekend as needed
  • No on call

• Starting at $69,010 to $84,010 per year, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
• Additional $6,000 compensation upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
• $4,000 salary increase for BBS licensure
• $2,000 sign on bonus!
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• 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
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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