Crisis Therapist

About the role

The Crisis Therapist provides family-based mental health counseling, therapy, and case management services to children and families. They conduct assessments of needs, safety planning, and crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, the Crisis Therapist links the youth to further mental health services if needed, such as Wraparound, psychotherapy, support groups, and other community services.

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services to traditionally marginalized communities. We are dedicated to building a diverse staff and engaging in conversations and trainings on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 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.
• Provide counseling, therapy, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to other community-based resources.
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and additional meetings when necessary.
• Cookordinate with necessary collateral contacts, including caregivers and family members as needed.
• Work with treatment team to determine course of action for follow-up services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers.
• Participate in on-call system as needed.
• Complete progress notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor or designee.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings, weekends, and provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
• Eligible to register as a LMFT, LICSW, LMFTA, LSWAIC or LMHC in accordance with the Washington State Department of Health.
• Own vehicle; valid Washington Drivers License and insurability by Seneca's automobile insurance carrier.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Crisis experience in settings such as acute psychiatric settings, behavioral intervention programs, crisis hotlines, mobile response, or providing intensive crisis support to youth preferred.

Benefits

• Starting at $36.39 - $43.12 per hour, actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance with 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.

Pay

Starting at $36.39 - $43.12 per hour, actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.

Schedule

Full-time; On-site
Monday - Sunday
4 days, 10 hour shifts OR
5 days, 8 hour shifts
Mobile Response Shifts require staff to be on call during overnight shifts (8pm-10am) and some weekends.

Sign on Bonus

$2,000 sign on bonus for all new Seneca employees!