Crisis Therapist

The primary responsibility of the Crisis Therapist is to provide clinical services to Seneca's Partial-Hospitalization Program (PHP) clients, co-facilitate training for the PHP team, complete documentation, and support the clinical integrity of the program. Therapists in the PHP provide intensive, short-term and stabilization services to enable clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. The main treatment modality is group therapy.

About STEP Programs

The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program provides Partial Hospitalization 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

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:

• Hold clinical integrity for program
• Maintain on-time clinical documentation
• Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy
• Facilitate risk assessments, case management, and discharge planning
• Provide appropriate clinical trainings and information to staff when needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers
• Proactively problem solving when identified issues arise
• Assist with intakes
• Support other Seneca programs when client enrollment permits

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience requirements:
  • Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related subject area
  • Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a transdisciplinary team

•  Excellent organizational, analytical, computer, and communication skills

• Ability to prioritize projects

• Excellent time management skills

• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy

Schedule

• Full-time, 100% on-site
• Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Benefits

• Starting at $75,409- $89,409 per year
• • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications
  • $2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!
  • Salary increases each year 
  • $4000 salary increase upon licensure
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam 
• Comprehensive employee benefits package: 
• • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • Partially paid premiums for dependents 
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible staff
• Abundant promotional opportunities across California and Washington
• Specialized training and development opportunities
• 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