Crisis Therapist

Seneca Family of Agencies; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,409 - 89,409; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Premium on LICENSURE support

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a Crisis Therapist to coordinate services for children transitioning from institutional settings to family-based environments. Services are delivered predominantly in the community—homes, schools, and community settings—with a focus on safety, authentic relationships, and culturally aligned care.

The role requires a Master’s degree, California BBS registration, and experience with children in out-of-home care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling required.
• California BBS registration or equivalent licensure required.
• Experience with children in out-of-home care preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• TB test, fingerprinting, and applicable licensing requirements.
• Own vehicle, valid license, clean driving record, and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and caregivers regularly to advance treatment goals.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for care planning and support.
• Collaborate to formulate and implement individual care plans and behavioral programs.
• Cultivate relationships with community members and providers.
• Complete assessments to develop and implement care plans.
• Provide case planning consultation and supervise junior staff as needed.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural competency

Organizational writing skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling

Job description

The Crisis Therapist coordinates services and planning for children who are referred through social service, probation or mental health departments and are in the process of stepping down from institutional into family or family-like settings. Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community in families' homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, etc. The primary role is to ensure that all parties are working together toward stability for the child and family. Crisis Therapists engage clients in meaningful and authentic relationships while providing a safe, predictable, and positive environment that aligns with our clients' values and cultures.

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

• Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support.
• Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and interested parties to formulate and implement individual client care plans, behavioral programs, and interventions.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed.
• Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan.
• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate.
• Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain availability for crisis intervention services, such as on-call rotation, if applicable.
• Participate in individual and/or group supervision.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and business operations information.
• Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling.
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred.
• 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 current automobile insurance.

Skills of an Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Good organizational and writing skills.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Hybrid; provide in-person services & complete documentation remote
  • Travel throughout all of Contra Costa County on a potential daily basis

Benefits

• Starting at $75,409 - $89,409 per year.
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
  • Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and fertility coverage.
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents.
  • Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off, 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