Outpatient Therapist

$2,000 sign on bonus for all new Seneca employees!

The Outpatient Therapist coordinates services and planning for children who are referred through social service, probation or mental health departments and are in the process of stepping down from institutional into family or family-like settings.

Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community in families’ homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, etc. The primary role is to ensure that all parties are working together toward stability for the child and family.

Therapists engage clients in meaningful and authentic relationships while providing a safe, predictable, and positive environment that aligns with our clients’ values and cultures.

About WA Outpatient Clinic

Seneca’s Outpatient Clinic provides compassionate care for young people and families facing trauma, anxiety, and depression. Through therapy, crisis intervention, and psychiatry services, we offer support where it matters most—at home, in school, and in the community. With deep cultural awareness and strong partnerships, we ensure every child receives the stability and care they deserve, fostering healing, hope, and lasting belonging.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support.
• Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and interested parties to formulate and implement individual client care plans, behavioral programs, and interventions.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed.
• Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan.
• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate.
• Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain availability for crisis intervention services, such as on-call rotation, if applicable.
• Participate in individual and/or group supervision.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and business operations information.
• Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's EQ-4 model training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling.
• Eligible to register as a LMFT, LICSW, LMFTA, LSWAIC or LMHC in accordance with the Washington State Department of Health.
• Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Schedule

• Full-time, On-site
• Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

Benefits

• Starting at $35.33 - $42.06 per hour
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum

Qualifications

• $2,000 sign on bonus for all new Seneca employees
• Salary increases each year

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Partially paid premiums for dependents
• 403b retirement plan
• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan

• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities

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

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