Family Therapist

Are you a mental health professional who feels a deep sense of fulfillment in helping others overcome challenges and achieve stability? Do you thrive in situations that require understanding, careful listening, and a steady commitment to long-term support? We invite you to bring your dedication and compassionate approach to our team as a Therapist in our Wraparound Services Program, where your work will directly contribute to the well-being of youth and families in need.

What You’ll Be Doing: As a Therapist with our Wraparound Services Program, you will provide essential support to youth and families navigating significant challenges, referred through Child Welfare, Juvenile Probation, or County Behavioral Health departments. This role calls for a thoughtful, steady approach, where you will deliver culturally responsive, strengths-based therapy and lead a collaborative planning process to create a strong, lasting support network for youth who are at risk of out-of-home placement or transitioning from a higher level of care. You will work closely with families, schools, extended family members, mentors, and other community partners, ensuring that each family feels heard, supported, and empowered to achieve lasting stability and success.

ABOUT PROGRAM

Seneca offers "Wraparound" services to children and youth susceptible of placement, and to their families. The Wraparound programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of out-of-home placement of their child. A family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the child of focus. This family-based team consists of family members, Seneca's Therapists, Support Counselors, Family Partners, Facilitators and other community members who have an important role in the family.

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 and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities
Lead with Compassion: Provide culturally responsive services to youth and caregivers, guiding them toward treatment goals with empathy and support
Empower Families: Offer psycho-education and caregiver coaching to strengthen families' abilities to care for and support one another
Build Strong Support Networks: Identify Family Finding needs and engage natural supports (family, mentors, community) to ensure lasting stability and progress
Facilitate Collaborative Care: Lead Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs), ensuring family-driven treatment plans and compliance with the Wraparound Model
Foster Partnerships: Cultivate strong relationships with community members, county partners, and other providers to align efforts for the family’s success
Offer Clinical Support: Provide case planning guidance and consult with the team on clinical and casework issues, ensuring the best outcomes for families
Ensure Timely Documentation: Accurately document mental health notes, treatment plans, safety plans, and other reports in a timely manner.
Crisis Support: Participate in the 24-hour on-call support line, providing care and guidance during urgent situations
Ensure Safety and Compliance: Conduct evaluations and interventions per agency policy, prioritizing the safety and dignity of youth and families
Qualifications
REQUIRED

Master's degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling
Registered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, OR full licensed
Flexible schedule with ability to work some evenings and weekends
Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time
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 Spanish/English preferred (additional compensation)
Experience working with youth in out-of-home care
Strong organizational and writing skills
Schedule
Full-time
Mon - Fri; 9AM - 5:00PM
Benefits
Starting at $75,000 - $89,000 per year
Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
Salary increases  each year
$2000 sign-on bonus for new employees
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 Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Training stipend and professional development opportunities
Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure
Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices
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
Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, licensed therapist, ASW, AMFT, LMFT, LPCC, APCC, MSW, psychotherapist, counseling psychologist, clinical therapist, behavioral health therapist, mental wellness counselor, therapy specialist, counseling practitioner.

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000 - $89,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No