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Residential Therapist

Seneca Family of Agencies·Sacramento County, California

$75,409 - $89,409/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

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?

About the Role

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.

About Seneca

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.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and develop individualized treatment plans for youth in care
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based approaches
  • Deliver crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization support for youth with acute behavioral health needs
  • Develop and maintain treatment plans, safety plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation in alignment with Medi-Cal and county requirements
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care for each youth
  • Participate in treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and case conferences with internal teams and external partners
  • Engage caregivers and family members in treatment to support permanency, connection, and stability when appropriate
  • Partner with county behavioral health, child welfare, and community providers to coordinate services and continuity of care
  • Support quality assurance efforts through chart reviews, audits, utilization review, and ongoing clinical compliance

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, or a related field
  • Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS)
  • Previous experience in an acute psychiatric setting, acute residential placement such as Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP), or providing intensive crisis support to youth preferred
  • At least 21 years of age
  • TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
  • Own vehicle, valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
  • Schedule
  • Full Time
  • Sunday - Wednesday 10am - 8pm
  • Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 8pm
  • On Call: 2-3 days a week
  • 100% working at Seneca location

Benefits

  • Starting at $75,409- $89,409 per year
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
  • $2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!
  • Salary increases each year
  • $4000 salary increase upon licensure
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
  • 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 and holiday pay for required holiday shifts
  • Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness [https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service] certified employer
  • Relocation assistance is available for eligible staff
  • 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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Requirements

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.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • De-escalation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Intake Assessments
  • Family Therapy
  • Diagnostic Evaluations
  • Culturally Responsive Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$75,409 - $89,409/yr
Location
Sacramento County, California
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Seneca Family of Agencies

For more than four decades, Seneca has offered a simple promise to each youth and every family we serve: No matter how profound the difficulties you face, we will be with you every step of the way. Today, Seneca provides a broad range of mental health, education, foster care,...

Salary listed on 15 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand

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.

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