Crisis Counselor

Seneca-Family-of-Agencies; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403b Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (5 weeks)

11 Paid Holidays

Mileage reimbursements

Scholarship opportunities

Training opportunities

Promotional opportunities across CA/WA

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies in California seeks a Crisis Counselor to provide crisis support for youth enrolled in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). You will lead daily group sessions, collaborate with the transdisciplinary team, and help youth develop skills to stay safe and stabilize.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a social-service field; MHRS certification is a plus. On-site schedule with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social service-related field.
• MHRS certification a plus.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance and fingerprinting clearance.
• Own vehicle and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist transdisciplinary team in creating a welcoming environment for the youth.
• Engage youth in daily groups focused on developing coping skills.
• Participate in daily clinical treatment planning with transdisciplinary team.
• Participate in weekly supervision with supervisor.
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including mental health notes, progress notes, incident reports, time sheets, and mileage reimbursement as needed.
• Provide transportation for youth and families, as needed.
• Support other Seneca or STEP programs when needed.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training.

Skills

Crisis counseling

Group facilitation

Case management

Documentation

Transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services

MHRS certification (a plus)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24.76 USD to $27.26 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

As the Crisis Counselor, you will provide crisis support for youth enrolled in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Counselors will facilitate daily group sessions and individual supports in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team. Counselors will provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth enrolled in the program and will intervene as necessary to assist the youth in developing skills for growth and maintaining stabilization. Counselors will participate in the daily clinical treatment planning with the transdisciplinary team and assist the PHP Clinician with case management duties as appropriate.

ABOUT STEP PROGRAMS

The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program provides Partial Hospitalization services to youth ages 12-17. The goal of the STEP program is to provide intensive, short-term stabilization services to enable our clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. All groups are designed to teach youth the skills necessary to help them learn about their mental health, provide psychoeducation, and help them learn skills to feel better and be safe. STEP consists of a multidisciplinary team of counselors, clinicians, a nurse, psychiatrist, and program supervisor.

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:

• Assist transdisciplinary team in creating a welcoming environment for the youth
• Engage youth in daily groups focused on supporting youth in developing coping skills
• Participate in daily clinical treatment planning with transdisciplinary team
• Participate in weekly supervision with supervisor
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to mental health notes, progress notes, incident reports, time sheets, and mileage reimbursement as needed
• Provide transportation for youth and families, as needed
• Support other Seneca or STEP programs when needed
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social service-related field
  • Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) certification a plus
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Own vehicle and valid driver's license required

Schedule

• Full-time; On-site at STEP facility
  • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
• Starting at $24.76 - $27.26 per hour
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
  • Salary increases each year
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Mileage reimbursements for on job travel
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and access to Seneca's training department
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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