Program Supervisor - STEP Monterey

Seneca; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

5 weeks PTO

11 holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Seneca is seeking a Program Supervisor in Salinas, CA, to lead day treatment services for youth ages 12–17, ensuring safety, quality care, and program integrity. The role oversees staff, partnerships, and clinical operations while partnering with leadership to strengthen delivery and outcomes.

The position supports a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new employees and offers salary between $87,914 and $101,914 per year, with annual increases and additional incentives based on experience, bilingual

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work or related field.
• Licensed with California BBS: LSW, LMFT, or LPCC.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in crisis programs or related field.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• TB test and fingerprint clearance; other state/federal licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall quality of the Day Treatment Intensive location.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Collaborate with Program Director to recruit and mentor team.
• Maintain relationships with referral sources and partners.
• Lead risk assessments and family therapy sessions as needed.
• Prepare program reports and meet weekly with the Program Director.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $87,914 USD to $101,914 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 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

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

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. 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
• 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
• 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

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