Crisis Counselor

The Crisis Support Counselor provides crisis and connective services to youth and families who are experiencing significant psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems that are interfering with their well-being in spaces including but not limited to client homes, hospitals, community spaces, etc. This position will coordinate and implement treatment goals and service delivery for assigned clients, meeting with clients and caregivers on a regular basis. As a Crisis Counselor, you will work alongside a treatment team to help deliver services.

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. 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:

• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and 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, as well as casework issues, as appropriate. 


• Participate in all treatment reviews, program meetings and trainings, and client meetings when necessary. 


• Complete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated. 


• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision. 


• Adhere to clinical best practices.


• Complete clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessments, treatment planning, etc.


• Maintain a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed.


• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled.


• Function as a program leader and uphold the ideals of the program.


• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training.

Qualifications:

• Education/experience requirements:
  
  
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in counseling or social sciences + 5 years’ supervised experience, OR
  
  
  • Master’s degree in in counseling or social sciences
  
  
  
  


• Ability to effectively work with a diverse population and workforce.


• Strong organizational, time management, and writing skills.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• 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.


• Own vehicle and current automobile insurance.

Schedule

• Full-time, On-site


• 40 hour work week, Sun - Sat 
  
  
  
  • 10 hour shifts per week OR
  
  
  • 8 hour shifts per week
  
  
  
  


• On-call, scheduled ahead of time with supervisor 

Benefits 

• Starting at $33.07 - $35.57 per hour




• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role


• Salary increases each year




• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays


• Comprehensive benefits package:




• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage


• 50% paid premiums for dependents


• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance


• 403b Retirement Plan


• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan




• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities


• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer


• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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