Bilingual Outpatient Therapist

Seneca Family of Agencies•Santa Ana, CA

1d•$77,507 - $91,507•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Outpatient Therapist provides culturally responsive mental health services to youth and their families, including individual and family therapy and child and family team meetings. Services will create a nonjudgmental, culturally informed, empowering space for difficult topics and situations to be processed, addressed and ultimately help facilitate healing. The Outpatient Therapist will participate in the daily provision of services to clients within the program through assessment, diagnosing, direct mental health therapy and case management functions in family systems, strength-based model. It is the Outpatient Therapist’s responsibility to strive to provide the best possible individualized treatment for the youth and families. Sessions may take place within the community (i.e. families’ homes, schools, locations identified by the client). ABOUT THE CLINICS The three outpatient clinics provide services to youth, ages 0-20, and their families focused on strengthening self-regulation, communication and connection through various treatment modalities. Services provided in the clinic include individual, family and group therapy, case management services, medication management services, psychological testing, equine mental health therapy, Therapeutic Behavioral Services and rehabilitation services. Our team engages in a family-systems, strength-based and collaborative approach to treatment, supporting youth/families in addressing the concerns that matter to them most. Our team is provided with robust training and staff have expertise in working with those impacted by trauma, adoption, lack of permanency and high acuity behaviors. 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 are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling.
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the applicable regulatory agency responsible for licensing, examination, and enforcement of competent mental health practice standards.
Bilingual Spanish/English
At least 21 years of age.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience working with children in out-of-home care.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Good organizational and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Provide child, family and/or group therapy utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities.
Work in partnership with children, youth and families to determine their goals within therapy.
Promptly respond to referrals of children and adolescents who present with symptoms of psychiatric disorders.
Complete assessment and evaluation process of assigned clients including: obtaining consents for all aspects of treatment, obtaining relevant documents and meeting/speaking with various adults or professionals involved in the client’s life to develop and implement the treatment plan.
On cases that indicate a medical necessity for treatment, implement a case specific treatment plan to provide mental health services including individual, family and group therapy in addition to case management, linkage and consultation with community resources including schools and other providers.
Maintain availability for crisis intervention services and complete incident reports in adherence to agency timeline.
Comply with all requirements of child abuse reporting, compliance, and confidentiality in accordance with standards set by Seneca Family of Agencies.
Participate in individual and group supervision.
Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new employees.
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and fertility coverage.
50% paid premiums for dependents.
Pet insurance.
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
403b Retirement Plan.
Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure.
Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.
Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.