Therapist for Crisis Response Services
$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!
The Therapist for the Crisis Response Program at Seneca provides brief, solution-focused mental health interventions, therapy, crisis interventions, and case management services to children and families that are involved in San Francisco systems including child welfare, San Francisco’s Department of Public Health Child Crisis program, Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) youth. They work as members of a treatment team and provide services in the community, including hospitals, schools, and family homes located both within San Francisco and up to 90 miles away.
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, and you will receive a $4000 salary increase upon getting licensed. Are you looking to expand your clinical skills even more? Apply for a Professional Development Scholarship and achieve certifications in areas such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, or Spanish for mental health practitioners. Training and growth opportunities in the agency are abundant, and Seneca is committed to helping you advance in your career!
Seneca’s comprehensive employee benefits package ensures you are just as supported outside of work. We provide 75% of your medical premium and full coverage for dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, long-term disability, and life insurance. We also cover 50% of premiums for dependents. Our fully-paid Employee Assistance Program provides mental health support as well as work and life services, and you will accrue 5 weeks of paid time off every year.
Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve. Our bilingual Spanish/English employees receive additional compensation upon passing a language proficiency exam.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the clinical lead and work with the treatment team to provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed in client homes and in the community.
- Provide counseling, therapy, and case management services for youth referred by, but not limited to, the San Francisco child welfare system, SF Department of Public Health (DPH), Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), and San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).
- Collaborate regularly with team members.
- Complete risk assessments, clinical documentation, and creation of behavioral and safety plans.
- Participate in all treatment reviews, family team meetings and program staff meetings.
- Participate in weekly individual supervision and group supervision to expand skills and receive ongoing coaching and support.
- Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca’s mission and philosophy.
- Provide on-call coverage to the clients as needed.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work required.
- Eligible to register with the California BBS.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English abilities a plus!
- Excellent organizational, analytical, computer and communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous clinical experience a plus.
- Own vehicle, California driver’s license and insurance.
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Must show proof of Covid-19 fully vaccinated and boosted.
Schedule
- Full Time
- Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Benefits
- Starting at $70,000 - $84,000 annually. The actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
- Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
- Annual performance evaluations provide the potential for a generous salary increase each year
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Training stipend and professional development opportunities
- Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure
- Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices
- Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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