Seneca Family of Agencies·Sacramento County, California
Provide trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy to youth in a short-term residential program. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community providers to support stability and permanency.
Are you passionate about helping youth heal, stabilize, and move toward permanency through trauma-informed mental health care?
We’re looking for a Residential Therapist to provide meaningful, trauma-informed mental health support to youth living in our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program. In this role, you’ll build strong therapeutic relationships, provide individual, group, and family therapy, and help guide youth through crisis, healing, and transition. We’ll rely on you to partner closely with families, treatment teams, and community providers to create thoughtful, coordinated care that supports safety, stability, and long-term growth.
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces [https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/] for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://senecadei.wordpress.com/] to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.
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Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral health field and active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and required background clearances.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.