Crisis Counselor
About The Position
The Crisis Counselor provides crisis support for youth enrolled in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), facilitating daily group sessions and individual supports in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team. The counselor helps maintain a safe, nurturing environment and intervenes as needed to help youth develop skills for growth and maintain stabilization. The role includes participating in daily clinical treatment planning and assisting the PHP Clinician with case management duties as appropriate. The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program provides intensive, short-term partial hospitalization services to youth ages 12–17, with the goal of stabilizing clients so they can transition to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. Groups teach youth about mental health, provide psychoeducation, and develop skills to feel better and stay safe. The multidisciplinary team includes counselors, clinicians, a nurse, a psychiatrist, and a program supervisor. This is a full-time, on-site position at the STEP facility, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a social service-related field.
- At least 21 years of age.
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other applicable state or federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Own vehicle and valid driver's license required.
Nice To Haves
- Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the transdisciplinary team in creating a welcoming environment for youth.
- Engage youth in daily groups focused on developing coping skills.
- Participate in daily clinical treatment planning with the transdisciplinary team.
- Participate in weekly supervision with the supervisor.
- Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork, including mental health notes, progress notes, incident reports, timesheets, and mileage reimbursement records as needed.
- Provide transportation for youth and families as needed.
- Support other Seneca or STEP programs when needed.
- Use crisis communication and de-escalation techniques according to Seneca's crisis response training.
- Provide individual supports in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team.
- Assist the PHP Clinician with case management duties as appropriate.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
- 50% paid premiums for dependents.
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
- 403b Retirement Plan.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
- Five weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Mileage reimbursement for on-the-job travel.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and access to Seneca's training department.
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.
- Annual salary increases.
- Additional compensation upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
