Residential Crisis Clinician

Seneca Family of Agencies•San Jose, CA

5d•$87,418 - $101,418•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping youth heal, stabilize, and move toward permanency through trauma-informed mental health care? About the Role We’re looking for a Residential Clinician to provide meaningful, trauma-informed mental health support to youth living in our Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program. In this role, you’ll build strong therapeutic relationships, provide individual, group, and family therapy, and help guide youth through crisis, healing, and transition. We’ll rely on you to partner closely with families, treatment teams, and community providers to create thoughtful, coordinated care that supports safety, stability, and long-term growth. 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, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, or a related field
Current California licensure or registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
At least 21 years of age
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Own vehicle, Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an acute psychiatric setting, acute residential placement such as Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP), or providing intensive crisis support to youth, preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and develop individualized treatment plans for youth in care
Provide individual, group, and family therapy using trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based approaches
Deliver crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization support for youth with acute behavioral health needs
Develop and maintain treatment plans, safety plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation in alignment with Medi-Cal and county requirements
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care for each youth
Participate in treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and case conferences with internal teams and external partners
Engage caregivers and family members in treatment to support permanency, connection, and stability when appropriate
Partner with county behavioral health, child welfare, and community providers to coordinate services and continuity of care
Support quality assurance efforts through chart reviews, audits, utilization review, and ongoing clinical compliance

Benefits

Starting at $87,418- $101,418 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 and 11 paid holidays
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Relocation assistance is available for eligible 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 trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend