Bilingual Crisis Counselor

Seneca Family of Agencies•San Francisco, CA

7d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Do you have a passion for supporting youth’s mental health? Come join our MRT (Mobile Response Team) in San Francisco to ensure youth and families receive comprehensive mental health services promptly. Now offering $3,000 sign-on bonus for new employees About the Role The Bilingual Crisis Counselor provides brief, solution-focused mental health interventions, crisis interventions, and case management services to children and families that are involved in San Francisco systems including child welfare, San Francisco’s Department of Public Health Child Crisis program and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), and youth enrolled in San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). They work as member of a treatment team and provide services in the community, including hospitals, schools, and family homes located both within San Francisco and up to 90 miles away. About the Program Seneca's San Francisco Hub team strives to provide care and resources to families involved in the child welfare system and foster care services. Our goal is to strengthen permanency for children in their current placement, support them through transitions, and address their mental health and behavioral needs. About Seneca Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces 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 to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field.
Bilingual in Spanish
Strong communication skills and flexibility
Must be at least 21 years of age
Own vehicle, Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy required
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Nice To Haves

Preferred at least 9 months to 1-year experience in working with children with mental health needs in out of home care

Responsibilities

Provide crisis management and intervention for youth referred by, but not limited to, the San Francisco child welfare system, San Francisco’s Department of Public Health, SFUSD, and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Complete risk assessments, crisis counseling, creation of behavioral plans and safety plans
Participate in all treatment reviews, family team meetings and program staff meetings
Complete documentation identified by supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner
Collaborate on a regular basis with team members including but not limited to: Child Welfare Workers, caregivers, school staff, therapists, and case managers
Participate in weekly individual supervision and group supervision to expand skills and receive ongoing coaching and support
Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca’s mission and philosophy

Benefits

Starting at $28.40 - $30.90 per hour
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
Salary increases each year
$3,000 sign-on bonus!
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive employee benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% 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
Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington