Therapist / Social Worker

About the role

The Therapist coordinates services and planning for children who are referred through various sources, providing intensive community-based therapy. Services are primarily provided in the community, including homes, group homes, foster homes, and schools.

Responsibilities

• Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals utilizing culturally informed and best practice modalities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for the purpose of care planning and support.
• 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

• Master’s degree in social work/psychology/counseling.
• Eligible to register as a LMFT, LICSW, LMFTA, LSWAIC or LMHC in accordance with the Washington State Department of Health.
• Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Schedule

Full-time; On-site
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm;
client driven schedule
24/7 on-call crisis line for one week a time, approximately once every two months
Hold cases between multiple programs in Pierce County and King County as needed

Benefits

• Starting at $36.39 to $43.12 per year. Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
• $2000 sign-on bonus!
• Salary increases each year.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 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.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• 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.