Lead Crisis Therapist / Social Worker

About the Role

As a Lead Therapist, you’ll continue providing clinical services to youth while taking on opportunities to lead, mentor, and strengthen the work of your team. You’ll share your expertise through consultation and training, support your supervisor with program quality, and develop an area of leadership that matches your skills and interests. Whether you specialize in a therapeutic modality, support program operations, or develop your supervisory skills, you’ll have the opportunity to make a broader impact on the clinical program.

ABOUT STEP PROGRAMS

The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program provides Day Treatment Intensive (DTI) services to youth ages 12-17. The goal of the STEP program is to provide intensive, short-term stabilization services to enable our clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. All groups are designed to teach youth the skills necessary to help them learn about their mental health, provide psychoeducation, and help them learn skills to feel better and be safe. STEP consists of a multidisciplinary team of counselors, clinicians, a nurse, psychiatrist, and program supervisor.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces (https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/) for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff, and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide all clinical services and responsibilities of the Therapist role while consistently demonstrating strong clinical practice and performance
• Mentor and provide clinical consultation to staff to support their professional growth and development
• Partner with the supervisor to uphold agency policies, program expectations, and high standards of care
• Support the quality and integrity of staff work by providing guidance, feedback, and consultation as needed
• Take a lead role in professional development and trainings for staff at program sites, partner schools, and community settings
• Develop and lead one or more areas of specialization or program leadership based on your skills and interests
• Provide expertise and training in therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, play therapy, narrative therapy, or other evidence-based approaches
• Support program operations or clinical initiatives, such as Medi-Cal billing, crisis procedures, caseload tracking, data-based decision-making, or social-emotional programming
• Build supervisory and leadership skills through opportunities such as supporting group supervision or supervising interns, counselors, and other staff

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work, or related subject area
• Registered with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Senecas’ insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

PREFERRED:

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Excellent organizational, analytical, computer, and communication skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Leadership experience

SCHEDULE

• Full-time
  • Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM

BENEFITS

• Starting at $83,546 - $97,546 per year, commensurate with experience
• • Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increase each year
• $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees
• 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) 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

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