Program Supervisor

Seneca; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

5 weeks of Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Seneca is seeking a Program Supervisor in Salinas, CA to lead a Day Treatment Intensive youth program. You will oversee clinical quality, program operations, safety, and staff development, while guiding a team and partnering with the Program Director to recruit, train, and mentor staff.

The role requires California BBS licensure (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC), and at least 3 years in crisis services. The position is full-time, onsite, with competitive pay and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new employees.

Qualifications

• MASTER'S degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work, or related subject area
• Fully licensed with California BBS: LCSW, LMFT or LPCC
• 3 years of experience in crisis program or related field
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall quality of the assigned Day Treatment Intensive location
• Perform personnel functions including overseeing the program development, interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluation of all staff
• Participate in regular meetings with collaborating community partners
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources
• Prepare and submit all necessary program reports
• Meet at least weekly with the Program Director
• Approve documentation including incident reports, mental health notes, DSM‑V diagnoses, treatment plans, and other clinical documents
• Address individual training needs for team members
• Provide support including facilitation or co‑facilitation of group session, conducting risk assessments, facilitating intakes and family therapy sessions, and holding client cases as needed
• Utilize crisis communication and de‑escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $96,074 USD to $110,074 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

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

As the Program Supervisor, you’ll lead a dedicated team providing short‑term stabilization services to youth as they build skills to thrive at home, school, and in their community. You’ll oversee clinical quality, program operations, safety, and staff development while creating a supportive treatment environment. Working closely with the Program Director, you’ll help recruit, train, and mentor a strong team and build relationships that support the program’s success. This is an opportunity to use your leadership and clinical expertise to make a meaningful impact for youth and families. This role requires a California BBS license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC.

ABOUT STEP

TheSTEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration and Progress)Program is located in Salinas, CA. STEP provides intensive, 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

Senecahas 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 and 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

• Oversee the overall quality of the assigned Day Treatment Intensive location
• Perform personnel functions including overseeing the program development, interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluation of all staff
• Participate in regular meetings with collaborating community partners
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources
• Prepare and submit all necessary program reports
• Meet at least weekly with the Program Director
• Approve documentation including incident reports, mental health notes, DSM‑V diagnoses, treatment plans, and other clinical documents
• Address individual training needs for team members
• Provide support including facilitation or co‑facilitation of group session, conducting risk assessments, facilitating intakes and family therapy sessions, and holding client cases as needed
• Utilize crisis communication and de‑escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work, or related subject area
  • Fully licensed with California BBS: LCSW, LMFT or LPCC
• 3 years of experience in crisis program or related field
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement program improvement initiatives
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work on multidisciplinary team

SCHEDULE

• Full‑time, Onsite
  • Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

BENEFITS

• Starting at $96,074 - $110,074per 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
• $4000 Relocation Bonus assistance may be available for qualified applicants
• 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

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