Overview:
$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position, free individual and group supervision, free CEU trainings, and $4,000 salary increase upon licensure!
Want to help improve the lives of youth in your community? Seneca is looking for a Mental Health Therapist dedicated to supporting our youth and families to achieve stability.
As a Mental Health Therapist in the Wraparound program, the primary role is to provide individual, and if needed, family therapy services to ensure that all parties are working together toward stability for the child and family. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team ensuring all mental health needs are addressed. Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community: in families' homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, etc.
ABOUT WRAPAROUND
Seneca offers intensive "Wraparound" services to children and youth at risk of placement in a high-level residential treatment or juvenile hall, and to their families. The Wraparound programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, with the goal of helping the family develop the skills and supports to prevent or reduce the possibility of residential placement of their child.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies 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 and strongly encourage people of color to apply. 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:
- Meet with clients and caregivers on a weekly basis to further treatment goals through individual and family therapy
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Participates in most Child and Family Teams developed by the Wrap Social Worker/Care Coordinator/Facilitator
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Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers
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Coordinate and implement overall treatment and services for assigned clients
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Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate
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Intervene with clients' behavior management programs as needed
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Work with Wrap Social Worker on treatment planning, clinical assessment, and diagnoses
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Chart mental health notes, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner
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Provide direction to treatment team on clinical issues, casework issues, and written reports for each case
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Part of the Rapid Response Crisis on-call calendar
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Participate in individual and/or group supervision
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Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing the Seneca mission and philosophy
Qualifications:
REQUIRED
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Master's degree in psychology/social work/counseling
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Must be eligible to register with California BBS
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Valid CA Driver's license, and insurable under Seneca Family of Agencies insurance policy
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TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
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Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination or an HR-approved medical/religious exemption
SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
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Experience working with children in home settings or in the community
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Strong organizational, writing, communication, and multi-tasking skills
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Ability to work with a diverse population
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Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities a plus!
Schedule:
- Full-time
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Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekend days as needed
Benefits:
- Starting rate is $69,010 - $83,010 per year. Effective July 7, 2024, the starting rate will be $75,000 - $89,000
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Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
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$4,000 salary increase upon licensure
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Additional salary increase upon passing Spanish language bilingual proficiency exam
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$2,000 sign-on bonus
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Comprehensive employee benefits package:
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Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
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Long-term disability, family leave, life insurance, pet insurance
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50% paid premiums for dependents
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403b retirement plan
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Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
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5 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays
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Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
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