Child and Family Social Worker
*$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!
The Child and Family Social Worker (MFT, MSW, PCC) 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, foster homes, schools, other community locations etc. The primary role is to ensure that all parties are working together toward stability for the child and family.
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 reach your professional goals!
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
- Meet with clients and caregivers on a weekly basis to further treatment goals and provide psychoeducation, coordinate care between providers etc.
- Develop Child and Family teams made up of natural supports for the purpose of treatment planning and sustainable support.
- Facilitate Child and Family team meetings that maintain compliance to Katie A subclass standards and the Core Practice Model.
- Cultivate and maintain engagement and alignment with community members, county partners and other MH providers.
- Coordinate and implement overall treatment and services for assigned clients.
- Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate.
- Identify Family Finding and engagement needs for each youth and family as needed and work with Wraparound team members to build connections for family.
- Intervene with the clients’ behavior management programs as needed.
- Chart mental health notes, treatment plans, outcome measures, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Participate in 24 hours on call support line system.
- Participate in individual and/or group supervision.
- Function as team clinical leader for respective caseload, and uphold the principles of the wraparound program.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling.
- Eligible to register with the California BBS.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience working with children in out-of-home care a plus.
- Ability to work as a team player, with diverse population and demonstrates cultural competency.
- Good organizational and writing skills.
- Willing to respond to crisis situations and be part of a rotating emergency pager system.
- Own vehicle, California driver’s license and auto insurance.
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Must show proof of Covid-19 fully vaccinated and boosted.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule required, with the ability to work some evening and weekend hours as needed
Benefits
- Starting at $67,000 to $81,000 per year. Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
- 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 towards licensure.
- Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.
- Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.
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