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$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!

Are you a dedicated mental health professional passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and their families during times of crisis? Join our team at Seneca today!

As the Social Worker / Therapist, you will support youth within two programs: The Welcoming Center (TWC) and Immediate Stabilization Services (ISS). In this role, you will provide exceptional trauma-informed therapeutic services, implement crisis intervention, and coordinate care with caregivers, family members, and other community service providers. You will have the opportunity to participate in treatment reviews, utilize crisis communication, and provide services within the community.

ABOUT THE WELCOMING CENTER & IMMEDIATE STABILIZATION SERVICES

The Welcoming Center is a therapeutic, home-like setting that supports young people as they navigate the trauma of placement disruption. The Welcoming Center is specifically designed to minimize the impact of this trauma by providing safety, care, comfort, and therapeutic supports for up to 24 hours while the best and most appropriate placement is coordinated. The Welcoming Center serves young people in Santa Clara County who are removed from their home, returning from elopement, or otherwise experiencing a loss of placement. When they arrive at the Welcoming Center, they are met by empathetic and well-trained adults that provide a calm, stable environment while their individualized needs are assessed and placement is secured.

Immediate Stabilization Services (ISS) is a community-based program that supports young people, their families, and/or resource parents in times of crisis and high need to reduce the likelihood of placement disruption. Prevention and stabilization services are available 7 days a week. ISS works with young people who are dependents of Santa Clara County or at risk of child welfare involvement, including those served through hospital diversion. A family enrolled in ISS will work with an assigned clinician, a facilitator, and a team of counselors to provide individualized interventions. The ISS team collaborates with youth and caregivers to create trauma informed care plans designed to increase safety and prevent placement disruption, so that youth and caregivers feel empowered and supported while in the program.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies 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 are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the clinical lead and work with the treatment team to provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed
Provide counseling, therapy, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to other community-based resources
Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and additional meetings when necessary
Coordinate with necessary collateral contacts, including caregivers and family members as needed
Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers
Complete progress notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated
Participate in weekly supervision with the clinical supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling
Registered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed
Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed
Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

PREFERRED

Bilingual Spanish skill set
Experience working with youth and families

SCHEDULE

Full-time
Option 1: Monday - Friday; 2pm - 10pm
Option 2: Sunday - Wednesday; 10am - 8pm
Option 3: Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 8pm
Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed

BENEFITS

Starting at $84,872 - $98,872 per year, commensurate with experience
- Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
- Salary increases each year
$2,000 sign-on bonus!
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 and Washington

Education

Required

Master's or better in Counseling or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer
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