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Crisis Youth Social Worker / Clinician

Seneca Family of Agencies, Salinas, CA, United States


$2,000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this role!

As the

Crisis Clinician

you will embody our core values of respect and curiosity as you work with youth and families who are experiencing significant psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems that are interfering with their well‑being. You will be part of a team that will deliver in‑person services at client homes, hospitals, and other community spaces daily. If you are ready to exemplify compassion through coordination and implementation of treatment goals as you meet with clients and families on a regular basis, here’s your invitation to apply.

Seneca offers weekly individual and group supervision toward licensure hours, free CEUs, free trainings to improve clinical skills, and yearly scholarship opportunities for professional development.

About Mobile Response Team
Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a short‑term program comprised of a team of clinicians and counselors who can support youth in crisis when there are concerns for immediate safety. MRT supports youth and families by completing a comprehensive risk assessment to determine level of risk, needs of the youth, and to explore strengths of the client, family, and community supports. MRT works to facilitate the creation of a safety plan to support youth and their caregivers to minimize the instances and severity of future crises. MRT supports youth with linkage and advocacy in order to connect them and their families to long‑term services if needed.

About Seneca
Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community‑based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic crisis intervention, stabilization, risk assessment, and collaboration in times of acute crisis

Provide case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community‑based resources

Provide services to clients that focus on skill building in all life domains

Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers

Aid in care planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, including casework issues, as appropriate

Participate in all treatment reviews, program meetings, trainings, and client meetings when necessary

Complete clinical documentation, including but not limited to mental health notes and other paperwork, service tracking documentation, assessments, and treatment planning

Participate in weekly individual and group supervision

Maintain a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed

Participate in providing emergency on‑call response as scheduled

Qualifications
REQUIRED:

Master’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling

Licensed with California BBS: ASW, AMFT, APCC, or full licensed

Flexible schedule with the ability to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed

Be part of a rotating emergency on‑call system, scheduled ahead of time

Must be at least 21 years of age

Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy

TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Preferred

Experience working with children in out‑of‑home care

Cultural humility and engagement skills to connect with diverse youth and family needs

Bilingual Spanish skill set

SCHEUDLE

Full‑time; Sunday – Wednesday, 12pm – 10pm

Family and client driven schedule, flexibility required

On‑call; one night per week 10pm – 8am, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time

Benefits

Starting at $81,370 – $95,370 per year, actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role

Additional $4,000 salary increase for BBS licensure

Additional salary increase upon passing of a bilingual proficiency exam

Salary increase each year

$2,000 sign‑on bonus

5 weeks of Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays

Relocation assistance may be available

Comprehensive benefits package:

Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage

Long‑term disability, family leave, and life insurance

50% paid premiums for dependents

403b Retirement Plan

Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Plan

Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond:

Individual and group clinical supervision at no additional cost

Training stipend and CEU trainings offered year round through our training department

Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence‑based practices

Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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