Bilingual Crisis Response Social Worker
*Now offering a $2000 sign-on bonus!*
The Bilingual Crisis Social Worker provides family-based mental health counseling, therapy, crisis intervention, and case management services to children and families. Bilingual Crisis Social Workers are members of a treatment team, and provide services at the program site and in the community, including hospitals, schools, and family homes.
“My program stands out because of the amazing amount of expertise and generosity of all of my coworkers. My clients are some of the most inspiring and resilient humans, and their small progresses, as well as my privilege at being a small part of their lives, make it all worth it.”
-Seneca Employee, Clinician
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, and you will receive a $4000 salary increase upon getting licensed. Looking to expand your clinical skills even more? Apply for a Professional Development Scholarship and achieve certifications in areas such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, or Spanish for mental health practitioners. Training and growth opportunities in the agency are abundant, and Seneca is committed to helping you advance in your career!
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 and strongly encourages people of color to apply. 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
- Serve as the clinical lead and work with the treatment team to provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed at Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), in client homes, and in the community.
- Provide counseling, therapy, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community-based resources.
- Provide on-call coverage to the clients as needed.
- Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and paperwork.
- Assist with planning for transportation arrangements for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings.
- Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor or designee.
- Provide crisis intervention for students, using de-escalation techniques to resolve conflicts; this may include physical management of clients and implementation of Seneca's Equilibrium Training.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work required.
- Bilingual Spanish/English abilities preferred.
- Eligible to register with the California BBS.
- Strong communication skills and flexibility.
- Experience working with children and families in out of home care preferred.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Own vehicle, California driver’s license and auto insurance.
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Proof of Covid-19 fully vaccinated and boosted.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Participate in On-Call Crisis Response shifts on a rotating basis
Benefits
- Starting at $67,000 annually, commensurate with experience, and additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
- Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
- Annual performance evaluations provide the potential for a generous salary increase each year
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents
- 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
*Please apply directly through our website, by clicking here!*
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