Per Diem Crisis Therapist/Social Worker
Want to make a difference helping families in need? At Seneca, that’s our job.
As a Per Diem Crisis Therapist/Social Worker you will provide in-person and phone crisis counseling and stabilization for youth, and assess the need for hospitalization. Our Therapist/Social Worker team member work with youth and caregivers to develop a safety plan to limit current and future crises, collaborate with any existing treatment team members, and connect youth to further mental health services if needed.
ABOUT VENTURA COUNTY CRISIS SERVICES
Seneca's Ventura County Crisis Services program offers a spectrum of behavioral health care crisis services to support youth and their families. These services provide safe refuge for young people who have experienced profound mental health needs including psychiatric evaluation or hospitalization. Services include crisis stabilization and short-term acute residential treatment, as well as transition and planning services to return youth to a setting in the community with stability.
ABOUT SENECA
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 encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order 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 at Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), in client homes, and in the community.
- Provide counseling, therapy, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community based resources.
- Provide on-call coverage to the clients as needed.
- Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and paperwork.
- Assist with planning for transportation arrangements for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work
- Must be eligible to register with the BBS as an ACSW, ACPP, AMFT, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination and booster required
Preferred:
- Bilingual Spanish abilities
- Experience working with children in out-of-home
Schedule
- Per diem
Benefits
- Starting at $30.28 - $32.28 an hour. Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
- Non-benefit position.