Crisis Therapist presso Seneca Family of Agencies

As a Crisis Therapist for the Short-Term Assessment of Resources and Treatment (START) Program, you will be coordinating 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. Crisis Therapists engage clients in meaningful and authentic relationships while providing a safe, predictable, and positive environment that aligns with our clients’ values and cultures.

Now offering a $5000 sign-on bonus!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Short-Term Assessment of Resources and Treatment (START) Program provides stabilization services following a crisis involving a youth within Pierce County community. The primary goals of the START Program are suicide prevention and safety planning, ongoing crisis management and development of coping skills for youth and their families along with collaboration with other treatment team providers serving the youth. The goal is to provide crisis stabilization and linkage to long-term services while providing same day crisis services in the home or community. 

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.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's EQ-4 model training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may be required.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling.
• Eligible to register as a LMFT, LICSW, LMFTA, LSWAIC or LMHC in accordance with the Washington State Department of Health requirements.
• At least four overnight on-call shifts per month/rotating based on preferences (e.g., 2 nights in a row, vs 4 nights in a row determined by employee).
• Own vehicle; valid Washington Drivers License and insurability by Seneca's automobile insurance carrier.
• Driving within the community to meet with client, attend meetings, or perform job duties at multiple locations within the area.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

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.
• Good organizational and writing skills.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
• At least four overnight on-call shifts per month/rotating based on preferences (e.g., 2 nights in a row, vs 4 nights in a row determined by employee)
• Willing to respond to crisis situations and be part of a rotating on call system

Benefits

• Starting at $35.33 - $42.06 hourly 
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• $5000 sign-on bonus!
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 50% paid premiums for dependents
• 403b retirement plan
• Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays 
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
• Seneca supports clinicians toward 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 training or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend.

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