Spelman College
Therapist / Social Worker for Youth
Spelman College, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!Are you a compassionate and dedicated therapist looking to make a real impact in the lives of youth and families? Are you interested in working in the community and learning an evidence-based model? Join the Multisystemic Therapy ( MST ) team today!As a
Therapist
in our program, you will deliver family-based mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and skill-building services to youth and families referred through San Francisco’s juvenile probation program. You will have the opportunity to provide therapy mainly in client’s homes and support services in various community settings allowing for a holistic approach to treatment. We seek a passionate
Therapist
who empowers families to make positive changes, making a meaningful impact in the community.ABOUT THE PROGRAMOur program is built on the belief that involving families and caregivers in every aspect of treatment is essential to promoting and sustaining behavioral change.
Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
is an evidence-based practice aimed at reducing behaviors like substance use, school truancy/failure and parent/child relationships. Services are based in community locations in order to truly meet the youth and family where they are. The goal of the MST program is to maintain youth in their family’s homes and reduce further criminal justice involvement.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with a small caseload of 5-6 clients, providing short-term, intensive and targeted intervention services to help them overcome their challenges and achieve their goalsCollaborate with a variety of community partners, including juvenile probation officers, school teams, and other resources, to ensure that your clients receive the support they need to succeedDeliver therapeutic services to youth and families in their own homes or communities, engaging and empowering them to take an active role in their own healing and growthBe an active participant in treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings, and will maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and agency-assigned paperworkEngage with your colleagues in ongoing racial equity work and conversations about power, privilege, and race, working to ensure that all clients receive equitable and inclusive careQualificationsRequired:Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social WorkEligible to register with the BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensedMust be at least 21 years of ageOwn vehicle, Valid California driver’s license and insurability with Seneca’s automobile policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsMust show proof of COVID-19 vaccinationPreferred:Experience working with diverse communitiesScheduleFull-time.
Mon – Fri
Flexible schedule with the ability to work evening hours as neededParticipate in on-call schedule for family support lineStarting at
$74,263- $88,263
per year, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the roleAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examA $4000 salary increase upon BBS licensure$2000 sign-on bonus!Salary increases each yearComprehensive employee benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysAbundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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Therapist
in our program, you will deliver family-based mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and skill-building services to youth and families referred through San Francisco’s juvenile probation program. You will have the opportunity to provide therapy mainly in client’s homes and support services in various community settings allowing for a holistic approach to treatment. We seek a passionate
Therapist
who empowers families to make positive changes, making a meaningful impact in the community.ABOUT THE PROGRAMOur program is built on the belief that involving families and caregivers in every aspect of treatment is essential to promoting and sustaining behavioral change.
Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
is an evidence-based practice aimed at reducing behaviors like substance use, school truancy/failure and parent/child relationships. Services are based in community locations in order to truly meet the youth and family where they are. The goal of the MST program is to maintain youth in their family’s homes and reduce further criminal justice involvement.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with a small caseload of 5-6 clients, providing short-term, intensive and targeted intervention services to help them overcome their challenges and achieve their goalsCollaborate with a variety of community partners, including juvenile probation officers, school teams, and other resources, to ensure that your clients receive the support they need to succeedDeliver therapeutic services to youth and families in their own homes or communities, engaging and empowering them to take an active role in their own healing and growthBe an active participant in treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings, and will maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and agency-assigned paperworkEngage with your colleagues in ongoing racial equity work and conversations about power, privilege, and race, working to ensure that all clients receive equitable and inclusive careQualificationsRequired:Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social WorkEligible to register with the BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensedMust be at least 21 years of ageOwn vehicle, Valid California driver’s license and insurability with Seneca’s automobile policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsMust show proof of COVID-19 vaccinationPreferred:Experience working with diverse communitiesScheduleFull-time.
Mon – Fri
Flexible schedule with the ability to work evening hours as neededParticipate in on-call schedule for family support lineStarting at
$74,263- $88,263
per year, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the roleAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examA $4000 salary increase upon BBS licensure$2000 sign-on bonus!Salary increases each yearComprehensive employee benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b retirement planEmployer-Paid Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysAbundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
#J-18808-Ljbffr