Crisis Therapist / Social Worker

Seneca Family of Agencies; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Relocation assistance may be available

5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid H

Comprehensive benefits package

Public Service Loan Forgivenesscert

Licensure support and supervision

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a Crisis Therapist/Social Worker for the STEP Day Treatment Intensive program in Salinas, CA. The role centers on intensive, short-term mental health services for youth, mainly through group-based therapy, with collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.

You will support stabilization, skill-building, and coordinated transitions back to outpatient care, while contributing to staff training and maintaining program quality.

Qualifications

• Must hold CA BBS registration: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensure.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record and insurability via Seneca.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Uphold clinical integrity of the STEP program through high-quality, evidence-based service.
• Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy to support youth stabilisation and progress toward goals.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide case management and discharge planning for safe transitions.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation per program and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clinical training and consultation to staff to strengthen skills and care quality.
• Build collaborative relationships with community partners to support continuity of care.
• Assist with client intake and proactive problem-solving for clinical or program needs.

Skills

BBS registration

Education

Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work

Job description

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

• 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
• Excellent time management 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
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
• Mileage reimbursement
• Relocation assistance may be available
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• 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