Community-Based Services Therapist

Seneca Family of Agencies•Concord, CA

26d•$73,213 - $87,213•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about delivering therapy to help youth overcome challenges and thrive in their environments? ABOUT THE ROLE The START Clinician 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. Clinicians engage clients in meaningful and authentic relationships while providing a safe, predictable, and positive environment that aligns with our clients’ values and cultures. ABOUT START START (Short Term Access to Resources and Treatment) provides crisis stabilization and connection to longer term services. We are a small team and we work together closely to support youth and families facing significant challenges. Because this is a hybrid position, proactive communication is an incredibly important part of success in this role. Self-motivation and organization are also extremely important, as we ask staff to manage ever shifting priorities and ongoing documentation expectations independently. 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

Master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology
R egistered or eligible to register with the California BBS required
Own vehicle, Valid California Driver's License
Ability to travel throughout Contra Costa County
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities
Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support
Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and interested parties to formulate and implement individual client care plans, behavioral programs, and interventions
Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed
Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan
Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate
Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain availability for crisis intervention services, such as on-call rotation, if applicable
Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca
Maintain strict confidentiality of client and business operations information
Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training This may include intervening with the youths’ behavioral program through physical management

Benefits

Starting at $73,213 - $87,213 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 qualified 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 training or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend