Crisis Therapist

Seneca Family of Agencies•Salinas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Therapist provides family-based mental health counseling, therapy, and case management services to children and families. They conduct assessments of needs, safety planning, and crisis intervention as needed. In addition, Crisis Therapists link the youth to further mental health services if needed, such as Wraparound, psychotherapy, support groups, and other community services. ABOUT MONTEREY COMPASS Seneca's Monterey County's COMPASS Program provides short-term residential treatment for children and youth experiencing crises, ensuring timely support when it's most needed. Upon enrollment in the program, the Seneca teams work with the youth and support networks to assess the needs and strengths of the youth in order to develop the foundation goals that will drive treatment. Comprehensive services include timely mental health assessment, crisis counseling, and linkage to long-term, sustainable support based on each client's unique strengths and needs. The ultimate goal is to provide mental health / crisis services, suicide prevention, decrease in placement changes and reduction of unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization. ABOUT SENECA Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
Registered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed
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.

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.
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training.