Overview

Now offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus!

The Mental Health Therapist will participate in the daily provision of services to youth within Monterey County Mental Health Clinics through assessment, diagnosing, direct mental health therapy, case management services and staff training. The Mental Health Therapist is responsible for the ongoing provision of culturally responsive mental health services to youth and their families, including individual and group therapy.

Seneca’s comprehensive employee benefits package ensures that 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. Seneca offers a 403b Retirement Plan, and our fully-paid Employee Assistance Program provides mental health support as well as work and life services. 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 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

• Support the diverse and inclusive programming individualized for each Club 
• Create mental health processes and procedures within the Clubs, including the implementation and monitoring of a referral system identifying youth who require additional behavioral health services.
• Collect and monitor data to track services provided and effectiveness of interventions
• Provide case management, child, family and/or group therapy utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities 
• Complete assessment and evaluation process of assigned clients, engaging with collateral contacts with informed consent 
• Implement a case specific treatment plan with individualized goals 
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed 
• Complete documentation in compliance to agency and Medicaid requirements 
• Comply with all requirements of child abuse reporting, Medicaid compliance and confidentiality in accordance with standards set by Seneca Family of Agencies and Boys and Girls Club King County 

Qualifications

• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counseling, marriage and family therapy or similar field
• Experience working with youth
• Valid Washington Drivers License and insurability by Seneca's automobile insurance carrier
• Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other state or federal requirements
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Monday to Friday
• 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

Benefits

• Starting salary at $67,000- $81,000 annually, Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Relocation assistance may be available 
• 5 weeks of flexible Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays 
• 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 
• Annual performance evaluations provide the potential for a generous salary increase each year
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities 
• 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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