Program Supervisor - STEP Monterey

Seneca Family of Agencies; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca

Mileage reimbursement

Relocation assistance may be available

5 weeks of Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic,

403b Retirement Plan

Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan

Licensure support and supervision

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a Program Supervisor in Salinas, CA to lead the STEP program, delivering day treatment stabilization for youth ages 12-17. You will oversee clinical quality, program operations, staff development, and safety, while building key partnerships.

You will collaborate with the Program Director to recruit, train, and mentor a high‑performing team. The role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work or related field.
• Licensed with California BBS: LSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• 3 years of experience in crisis program or related field.
• Management experience.
• 21 years of age or older.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and licensing/certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall quality of the Day Treatment Intensive location.
• Supervise program development, interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Participate in meetings with collaborating community partners.
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources.
• Prepare and submit program reports.
• Meet weekly with the Program Director.
• Approve clinical documentation (DSM-V diagnoses, treatment plans, notes).
• Address training needs for team members.
• Provide support including facilitation of group sessions and risk assessments.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques per crisis training.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Program improvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work, or related subject area

Job description

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

As the Program Supervisor, you'll lead a dedicated team providing day treatment short-term stabilization services to youth as they build the skills needed to thrive at home, in school, and in their community. You'll oversee clinical quality, program operations, staff development, and safety while ensuring a supportive and engaging treatment environment. In partnership with leadership, you will strengthen key relationships and support the continued success of the program. Our Program Supervisor will collaborate with the Program Director to recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families and utilize your leadership skills to advance the professional development of your team.

About Step

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

• 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
• Licensed with California BBS: LSW, LMFT, or LPCC
• 3 years of experience in crisis program or related field
• Management experience
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Senecas' insurance policy

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
• Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM

Benefits

• Starting at $87,914 - $101,914 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