Crisis Therapist / Social Worker

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Licensure support

Professional supervision

Job summary

Seneca is seeking a Crisis Therapist/Social Worker for the STEP Day Treatment Intensive program in Salinas, CA. You will deliver intensive, short-term mental health services to youth aged 12–17, primarily through group therapy, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to maintain program quality and facilitate transitions to outpatient care.

The role emphasizes crisis stabilization, individual and family therapy, risk assessment, and thorough clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work or related field.
• Registered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Uphold clinical integrity of the STEP program with high-quality, evidence-based services.
• Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy to support stabilization and progress.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide case management and discharge planning.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation per requirements.
• Provide clinical training and consultation to staff to strengthen skills.
• Build relationships with community partners to support continuity of care.
• Assist with client intakes and participate in problem-solving for needs.
• Provide clinical support to other Seneca programs when enrollment allows.

Skills

Group therapy

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Case management

Clinical training

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Licensed or eligible California BBS: ASW/AMFT/APCC

Job description

and the job listing Expires on September 19, 2026

Now with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!

As a Crisis Therapist / Social Worker, you’ll provide intensive, short-term mental health services to youth in our STEP Day Treatment Intensive program. You’ll use primarily group-based therapy to help youth build skills, understand their mental health, and navigate periods of crisis and stabilization. You’ll also collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, support staff training, and help maintain the clinical quality of the program as youth work toward transitioning to lower levels of outpatient care.

ABOUT STEP

The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration and Progress) Program is located in Salinas, CA. STEP provides day treatment intensive, short-term stabilization services to youth, ages 12 – 17, for an average of 15 days. Our goal is to reintegrate our youth into schools and the community with 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.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold the clinical integrity of the STEP program by supporting high-quality, responsive, and evidence-based service
• Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy to support youth through stabilization and progress toward their treatment goal
• Conduct risk assessments and provide case management and discharge planning to support safe transitions to ongoing car
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with program and regulatory requirement
• Provide clinical training, consultation, and relevant information to staff to strengthen their skills and support quality car
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and providers to support continuity of care for youth and families
• Assist with client intakes and participate in proactive problem-solving to address clinical or program needs as they arise
• Provide clinical support to other Seneca programs when client enrollment and program needs allow

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work, or related subject area
• Registered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability through Senecas’ insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

PREFERRED:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organizational, analytical, computer, and communication skills

SCHEDULE

• Full-time
  • Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4PM

BENEFITS

• Starting at $79,568 – $93,568 per year, commensurate with experience
  • Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increase each year
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 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
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California