Therapist / Social Worker - Seneca Family of Agencies

Overview

$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!

Are you a passionate therapist eager to help our community and be apart of an experienced team? Apply for our Therapist / Social Worker position today!

As the Therapist / Social Worker at Seneca’s Therapeutic Outpatient Program you will be trained to provide individual therapy to youth who are actively being sexually exploited. In addition to therapy, the Therapist / Social Worker will coordinate care, develop safety plans, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver training on trauma-informed practices for those working with commercially sexually exploited (CSE) youth. Services are primarily community-based, delivered in homes, group homes, foster homes, and schools. The Therapist / Social Worker is also responsible for maintaining proper documentation in compliance with agency, Continuum of Care Reform, and county requirements.

ABOUT TOP

The Therapeutic Outpatient Program (TOP) provides Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) that enhance the Contra Costa County continuum of care, ensuring that culturally-responsive mental health services for youth with attachment or permanency-related needs are family-driven and informed by a deep understanding of trauma. TOP is designed to include seamless service continuity, close collaboration and coordination with other existing services within the Contra Costa County system of care, flexible to scale up services over time according to youth, family, and county needs, and the ability to provide services in community setting during flexible hours to promote client engagement and effectively meet their individualized service needs.

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 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

• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or marriage and family therapy

• Registered with the BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed 

• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Own vehicle, Valid California driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Preferred:

• Experience working directly with youth in the child welfare system
• Organizational, critical-thinking, and writing skills
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Schedule

• Full time
  • Mon - Fri; 9AM - 5PM
  • Hybrid; Services will predominantly occur in-person within the Concord/Antioch/Richmond/Martinez community with the opportunity to complete some of your responsibilities remotely
  • Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekend 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.
• $4,000 salary increase for BBS licensure
• $2,000 sign on bonus!
• 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
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• 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 through your clinical training stipend
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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