Bilingual Mobile Response Stabilization Counselor

Seneca-Family-of-Agencies; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement plan

Employer-Paid Assistance Plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies in San Francisco is hiring a Bilingual Mobile Response Stabilization Counselor to provide brief, solution-focused mental health support to youth and families in crisis. You’ll work in homes, schools, hospitals, and community settings, coordinating with child welfare, SFUSD, and crisis services.

You will join a program that strengthens safety and resilience, connects youth to resources, and partners with treatment teams to ensure youths stay connected to their families

Qualifications

• Education/Experience Requirements:
• Own vehicle, Valid California driver's license required
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Preferred at least 9 months to 1-year experience with children with mental health needs in out of home care

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis management and intervention for youth referred by San Francisco child welfare system, DPH, SFUSD, CSU
• Complete risk assessments, crisis counseling, creation of behavioral and safety plans
• Participate in treatment reviews, family team meetings and staff meetings
• Complete documentation identified by supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Collaborate with team members including Child Welfare Workers, caregivers, school staff, therapists, and case managers
• Attend weekly individual and group supervision for ongoing coaching and skill expansion
• Maintain professional behavior and represent Seneca’s mission and philosophy

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: CRISI002204

• Posted : September 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

• Pay or shift range: $29.26 USD to $31.76 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Do you want to be the person families can count on during a mental health crisis, helping youth find safety, stability, and hope during challenging moments?- $2,000 Sign On Bonus for new Seneca Employees!

About the Role

We’re looking for a Bilingual Mobile Response Stabilization Counselor to provide brief, solution-focused mental health support to youth and families experiencing crisis. You'll work with children and families involved in San Francisco systems, including child welfare, SFUSD, and crisis services, providing interventions, stabilization, and case management in homes, schools, hospitals, and other community settings. You will partner with families and treatment team members to build safety, strengthen resilience, and connect youth to the support they need to remain safely in their communities.

About The Program

Seneca’s San Francisco Mobile Response Team provides community-based mental health and crisis response services to support youth and families involved in the child welfare system, foster care services, and other San Francisco-based systems of care. Our goal is to strengthen permanency, support successful transitions, and address the mental health and behavioral needs of youth while helping them remain safely connected to their families and communities. Mobile response services are provided in homes, schools, hospitals, and other community settings, offering an alternative to unnecessary hospitalization or law enforcement involvement. Through crisis intervention, safety planning, and connection to ongoing resources, we help youth and families build stability, resilience, and long-term support.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis management and intervention for youth referred by, but not limited to, the San Francisco child welfare system, San Francisco’s Department of Public Health, SFUSD, and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
• Complete risk assessments, crisis counseling, creation of behavioral plans and safety plans
• Participate in all treatment reviews, family team meetings and program staff meetings
• Complete documentation identified by supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner
• Collaborate on a regular basis with team members including but not limited to: Child Welfare Workers, caregivers, school staff, therapists, and case managers
• Participate in weekly individual supervision and group supervision to expand skills and receive ongoing coaching and support
• Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca’s mission and philosophy

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience Requirements:
• Associate’s degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
• High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
• Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
• Own vehicle, Valid California driver's license required
• Bilingual in English and Spanishrequired
• Strong communication skills and flexibility
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Preferred at least 9 months to 1-year experience in working with children with mental health needs in out of home care

Schedule:

• Full time
  • Monday- Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm
• Voluntary On Call shifts available
  • Emergency on-call stipend provided
• Starting at $29.26- $31.76 per hour
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
  • $2,000 Sign On Bonus for new Seneca Employees!
  • Salary increases each year
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

Key Words: Mental Health, Non-profit, Nonprofit, Youth, Advocate, Family, Children, Families, Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Youth Support, Family Engagement, Behavioral Coaching, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Community Resources, Support Networks, Safety Planning, Self-Care Plans, Advocacy, Cultural Competency, Skill Development, Crisis Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Training and Supervision

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