Bilingual Crisis Counselor
Bilingual Crisis Counselor
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$ 27 - 30
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Do you have a passion for supporting youths mental health Come join our MRT (Mobile Response Team) in San Fransisco to ensure youth and families receive comprehensive mental health services promptly.*Now offering $3000 signon bonus for new employees
The Bilingual Crisis Counselor provides brief solutionfocused mental health interventions crisis interventions and case management services to children and families that are involved in San Francisco systems including child welfare San Franciscos Department of Public Health Child Crisis program and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and youth enrolled in San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). They work as member of a treatment team and provide services in the community including hospitals schools and family homes located both within San Francisco and up to 90 miles away.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
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. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on Diversity Equity and Inclusionin order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis management and intervention for youth referred by but not limited to the San Francisco child welfare system San Franciscos Department of Public Health SFUSD and the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
- Complete risk assessments crisis counseling creation of behavioral plans and safety plans
- Participate in all treatment reviews family team meetings and program staff meetings
- Complete documentation identified by supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner
- Collaborate on a regular basis with team members including but not limited to: Child Welfare Workers caregivers school staff therapists and case managers.
- Participate in weekly individual supervision and group supervision to expand skills and receive ongoing coaching and support
- Maintain professional behavior at all times appropriately representing Senecas mission and philosophy
Qualifications
Required:
- Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelors degree OR
- Associates degree or equivalent 1 year of applicable experience OR
- High School Diploma/GED 2 years of applicable experience
- Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field.
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Strong communication skills and flexibility
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Own vehicle Valid California drivers license and insurability with Senecas automobile policy
- TB test clearance fingerprinting clearance and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Must show proof of COVID19 vaccination
Preferred:
- Prefer at least 9 months to 1year experience in working with children with mental health needs in out of home care
Schedule
- Full time
- Monday Friday 2:00pm 10:00pm
Benefits
- Starting at $27.58 $30.08per hour actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
- Salary increases each year
- $3000 signon bonus!
- Mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive employee benefits package:
- Medical dental vision chiropractic acupuncture and fertility coverage.
- Longterm disability family leave and life insurance.
- 50 paid premiums for dependents.
- 403b retirement plan.
- EmployerPaid Assistance Plan.
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off (prorated; this is the fulltime equivalent)
- 11 paid holidays
- Seneca is aPublic Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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