Transitional Aged Youth Therapist bei Seneca Family of Agencies

Now offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!

The Transitional Aged Youth Therapist coordinates services and planning for children who are referred through social service, probation or mental health departments and are in the process of stepping down from institutional into family or family-like settings. Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community in families’ homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, etc. The primary role is to ensure that all parties are working together toward stability for the child and family. Clinicians engage clients in meaningful and authentic relationships while providing a safe, predictable, and positive environment that aligns with our clients’ values and cultures.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

San Francisco TAY FSP program serves youth aged 16 to 25 and who live in San Francisco. Our program provides therapy, case management, individual rehabilitation, and medication management. The program staffing consists of therapists, case managers, and peer specialists. The program is part of San Francisco County’s Adult System of Care. Our clients are impacted by housing instability, drug use, sever mental health issues, economic stress, and other complex stressors. They are often in acute crisis. The TAY FSP team works with other providers to bring quality services to our clients.

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:

• Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support.
• Collaborate with agency staff, caregivers, other professionals and interested parties to formulate and implement individual client care plans, behavioral programs, and interventions.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers, as needed.
• Complete assessment and evaluation process of clients in order to develop and implement the care plan.
• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate.
• Chart mental health notes, care plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain availability for crisis intervention services, such as on-call rotation, if applicable.
• Participate in individual and/or group supervision.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Comply with all child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements in accordance with standards set by Seneca.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client and business operations information.
• Commit to and engage in self-evaluation as well as organizational goals, strategies, and systemic practices regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling.
• Eligible to register/registered with CA BBS.
• 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.

Preferred

• Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred.

Skills of an Ideal Candidate 

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and computer skills; ability to multitask and prioritize projects

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday
  • 9am-5:30pm
• On-call 1 day per month 2-3 times.

Benefits:

• Starting at $76,491 to $90,491 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.
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus for new employees.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and fertility coverage.
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure.
• Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.