Therapist / Social Worker
Seneca Family of Agencies, Tukwila, WA, United States
Therapist / Social Worker
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 settings into family or family‑like environments. Services are delivered primarily in the community: families’ homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, and other settings. The primary role is to ensure all parties work together toward stability for the child and family. The Therapist / Social Worker engages clients in meaningful and authentic relationships while providing a safe, predictable, and positive environment aligned with client values and cultures.
$2,000 sign‑on bonus for all new Seneca employees!
Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) Program
The WISe program provides comprehensive behavioral health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. Its goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and to assist them in meeting the goals they have identified.
About Seneca
Seneca is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community‑based, and educational services. It strives to build a diverse staff and engages deeply in training on diversity, equity, and inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families served.
Responsibilities
Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals using culturally informed best practices.
Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams for 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 of clients to develop and implement the care plan.
Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical and 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 according to Seneca standards.
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, or counseling.
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the applicable regulatory agency responsible for licensing, examination, and enforcement of competent mental health practice standards.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience working with children in out‑of‑home care is preferred.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Good organizational and writing skills.
Minimum age 21 years.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Schedule
Full‑time; on‑site.
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; client‑driven schedule.
24/7 on‑call crisis line for one week at a time approximately once every two months.
Benefits
Starting at $35.33 to $42.06 per year.
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
$2,000 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.
403(b) retirement plan.
Employer‑Paid Assistance Plan.
5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Seneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:
Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts.
Expenses for outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through a clinical training stipend.
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.
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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 settings into family or family‑like environments. Services are delivered primarily in the community: families’ homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, and other settings. The primary role is to ensure all parties work together toward stability for the child and family. The Therapist / Social Worker engages clients in meaningful and authentic relationships while providing a safe, predictable, and positive environment aligned with client values and cultures.
$2,000 sign‑on bonus for all new Seneca employees!
Wraparound with Intensive Services (WISe) Program
The WISe program provides comprehensive behavioral health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. Its goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and to assist them in meeting the goals they have identified.
About Seneca
Seneca is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community‑based, and educational services. It strives to build a diverse staff and engages deeply in training on diversity, equity, and inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families served.
Responsibilities
Promptly meet with clients and caregivers on a regular basis to further treatment goals using culturally informed best practices.
Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams for 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 of clients to develop and implement the care plan.
Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical and 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 according to Seneca standards.
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, or counseling.
Current licensure or eligibility for licensure with the applicable regulatory agency responsible for licensing, examination, and enforcement of competent mental health practice standards.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience working with children in out‑of‑home care is preferred.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Good organizational and writing skills.
Minimum age 21 years.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Schedule
Full‑time; on‑site.
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; client‑driven schedule.
24/7 on‑call crisis line for one week at a time approximately once every two months.
Benefits
Starting at $35.33 to $42.06 per year.
Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
$2,000 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.
403(b) retirement plan.
Employer‑Paid Assistance Plan.
5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
Relocation assistance may be available.
Seneca supports clinicians toward licensure and beyond:
Individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts.
Expenses for outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through a clinical training stipend.
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.
#J-18808-Ljbffr