School-Based Therapist - Santa Maria

Overview

Seeking a School-Based Therapist in Santa Maria! The School-Based Therapist is an on-site direct service provider at multiple local school sites. Each School-Based Therapist works with children affected by trauma or ongoing risk factors, as well as their families, teachers, school counselors, other school personnel and administrators. The School-Based Therapist also works with community agencies to make appropriate referrals.

Working with those impacted by trauma can be fulfilling and meaningful, yet simultaneously challenging, requiring attention to one’s self-care. FSA strives to be a trauma-informed and resilience-oriented organization, actively identifying and employing methods to support staff to embody a healthy and sustainable balance of care for others and themselves.

• Communicate regularly and work collaboratively with the school-based support team that includes the school principal, school psychologist, teachers, the family advocate and the school-based mental health counselors. Keeps principal apprised of social, emotional, and behavioral concerns with students.
• Provide direct services to high-risk children and families through direct counseling support, networking, and referral to community-based agencies.
• Assist students in developing behavioral skills for resisting social influences that promote high-risk behaviors through direct instruction, modeling, rehearsal, coaching and reinforcement.
• Assist students in developing necessary assertiveness, communication, goal-setting, and problem-solving skills that may enable them to avoid high-risk behaviors.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Master’s degree required; must be an AMFT, ASW, APCC, LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW in good standing with the BBS in CA.
• Graduate students/trainees may be considered for this position, depending on experience.
• One year of clinical experience working with youth and/or families preferred. Also interested in experience working with clients with mental health and substance use issues.
• Experience with Cen Cal billing is preferred.
• Experience working with elementary school population preferred.
• Excellent analytical, computer, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Professional attitude, teamwork, and ability to maintain confidentiality a must.
• Must possess current and valid CA driver license as well as current auto insurance.

• This is a temporary part-time (20-25 hours per week during the school year) position with limited benefits, including sick leave accrual, limited holidays, and eligibility for flexible spending accounts and a 403(b) retirement plan. Employees scheduled for 30 hours per week or more are eligible for full benefits (medical, dental, vision, and accident insurance). This position offers flexible work hours and the possibility of continued employment based on program needs and performance.
• Pay range is from $30-$41.72/hour depending on licensure status and experience.

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including 90-100% employer-paid medical insurance, generous sick leave, holiday pay, and a complimentary Calm subscription.
• Ongoing professional development with continuous employee education and paid clinical supervision.
• National Health Service Corps approved site status, offering loan repayment for licensed MFTs and LCSWs ($50K to $100K) with a two- to three-year service commitment. Find more information on our website.