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Seneca Family of Agencies

Therapist

Seneca Family of Agencies, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402


OverviewBecome a pivotal part of our team as a

Therapist , where you'll guide children and families through transitions from institutional settings to nurturing family environments.

We are hiring a

Therapist

for our Trauma Counseling and Violence Prevention Program. As a

Therapist,

you will be involved in coordinating and delivering culturally responsive mental health services to youth transitioning from institutional settings to family or community environments.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with social services, probation, and mental health departments to ensure stability for the child and family. Service delivery includes individual and family therapy to youth at the juvenile justice center and their families, with an average caseload of 15-17. Your work aims to mitigate risk factors, strengthen protective factors, and support a smooth community re-entry for some youths.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The

Trauma Counseling and Violence Prevention Program

is an individual and family therapy program intended to serve youth who are remanded at the juvenile justice center and the families that they are connected to. The program is funded by the Sonoma County Juvenile Probation Department with the hopes that high quality therapeutic services may support in mitigating identified risk factors for youth and support the developing and strengthening of protective factors within families.

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 are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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

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

Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and enforcement of competent mental health practice standards

Good organizational and writing 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

Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

Experience working with children in out-of-home care

Experience working with youth and families with complex trauma

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to work with a diverse population

Schedule

Full-time; Monday to Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Flexibility for evenings, mornings, and weekends as needed

Benefits

Starting at

$71,080 - $85,080 per year

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

Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure

Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam

$2000 sign-on bonus for new employees

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

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 though your clinical training stipend

Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

Key Words:

Social Worker, Mental Health, MFT, MSW, PCC, ASW, AMFT, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Therapist, Therapy, Social Work, Non-profit, Nonprofit, Youth, Advocate, Family, Children, Family, Families, Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Wraparound, Wraparound Services, Early Childhood services

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