Crisis Youth Social Worker / Clinician

Seneca Family of Agencies•Salinas, CA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Crisis Clinician, you will embody Seneca's core values of respect and curiosity while working with youth and families experiencing significant psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems that interfere with their well-being. You will be part of a team that delivers in-person services at client homes, hospitals, and other community spaces daily. This role involves meeting with clients and families regularly to coordinate and implement treatment goals, exemplifying compassion. Seneca offers weekly individual and group supervision toward licensure hours, free CEUs, free trainings to improve clinical skills, and yearly scholarship opportunities for professional development. The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a short-term program comprised of clinicians and counselors who support youth in crisis when there are concerns for immediate safety. MRT supports youth and families by completing a comprehensive risk assessment to determine the level of risk, the needs of the youth, and to explore the strengths of the client, family, and community supports. MRT works to facilitate the creation of a safety plan to support youth and their caregivers in minimizing the instances and severity of future crises. MRT supports youth with linkage and advocacy to connect them and their families to long-term services if needed. Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years and is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and our programs deeply engage 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
Licensed with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed
Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed
Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
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
Cultural humility and engagement skills to connect with diverse youth and family needs
Bilingual Spanish skill set

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic crisis intervention, stabilization, risk assessment, and collaboration in times of acute crisis.
Provide case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community-based resources.
Provide services to clients that focus on skill building in all life domains.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers.
Aid in care planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, including casework issues, as appropriate.
Participate in all treatment reviews, program meetings, trainings, and client meetings when necessary.
Complete clinical documentation, including but not limited to mental health notes and other paperwork, service tracking documentation, assessments, and treatment planning.
Participate in weekly individual and group supervision.
Maintain a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed.
Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled.

Benefits

Starting at $81,370 - $95,370 per year
$2,000 sign-on bonus
Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
Additional salary increase upon passing of a bilingual proficiency exam
Salary increase each year
5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
Relocation assistance may be available
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Individual and group clinical supervision at no additional cost
Training stipend and CEU trainings offered year round through our training department
Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington