Crisis Therapist

The Crisis 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 Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical lead and work with the treatment team to provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed
• Provide counseling, therapy, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to other community-based resources
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and additional meetings when necessary
• Coordinate with necessary collateral contacts, including caregivers and family members as needed
• Work with treatment team to determine course of action for follow-up services
• Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers
• Participate in on-call system as needed
• Complete progress notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated
• Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor or designee
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings, weekends, and provide on-call coverage as needed
• Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling
  • Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• 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
• Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work with a diverse population

Schedule

• Full-time: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Hybrid; provide in-person services to clients & complete documentation remote
• Responsible for 2-3 on-call shifts per month

Benefits

• Starting at $78,786 - $92,786 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, 11 paid holidays
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible staff
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities
• Seneca supports therapists 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