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Crisis Youth Social Worker / Clinician

Seneca Family of Agencies
Salinas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this role!

As the Crisis Clinician you will embody our core values of respect and curiosity as you work with youth and families who are experiencing significant psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems that are interfering with their well-being. You will be part of team that will deliver in-person services at the client homes, hospitals, and other community spaces daily. If you are ready to exemplify compassion through coordination and implementation of treatment goals as you meet with clients and families on a regular basis; here’s your invitation to apply.

Seneca offers weekly individual and group supervision toward licensure hours, free CEUs, free trainings to improve clinical skills, and yearly scholarship opportunities for professional development.

About Mobile Response Team

Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a short-term program comprised of a team of clinicians and counselors who can support youth in crisis when there are concerns for immediate safety. MRT supports youth and families by completing a comprehensive risk assessment to determine level of risk, needs of the youth and to explore strengths of the client, family, and community supports. MRT works to facilitate the creation of a safety plan to support youth and their caregivers to minimize the instances and severity of future crises. MRT supports youth with linkage and advocacy in order to connect them and their families to long term services if needed.

About Seneca

Seneca 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 deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic crisis intervention, stabilization, risk assessment, and collaboration in times of acute crisis
  • Provide case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community-based resources
  • Provide services to clients that focus on skill building in all life domains
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers
  • Aid in care planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, including casework issues, as appropriate
  • Participate in all treatment reviews, program meetings, trainings, and client meetings when necessary
  • Complete clinical documentation, including but not limited to mental health notes and other paperwork, service tracking documentation, assessments, and treatment planning
  • Participate in weekly individual and group supervision
  • Maintain a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed
  • Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling
  • Licensed 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 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

  • Experience working with children in out-of-home care
  • Cultural humility and engagement skills to connect with diverse youth and family needs
  • Bilingual Spanish skill set

SCHEUDLE

  • Full-time
    • Option 1: Sunday – Wednesday, 8am - 6pm or 12pm - 10pm
    • Option 2: Wednesday – Saturday: 8am - 6pm or 12pm - 10pm
  • Family and client driven schedule, flexibility required
  • On-call; one night per week 10pm - 8 am, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time
Benefits

  • Starting at $81,370 - $95,370 per year, actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
    • Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
    • Additional salary increase upon passing of a bilingual proficiency exam
    • Salary increase each year
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus
  • 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • 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:
    • Individual and group clinical supervision at no additional cost
    • Training stipend and CEU trainings offered year round through our training department
    • Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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