Crisis Clinician

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

The Crisis Clinician provides mental health counseling, therapy, and case management services to children. They conduct assessments of needs, safety planning, and crisis intervention as needed. In addition, Crisis Clinicians link the youth to further mental health services if needed, such as Wraparound, psychotherapy, support groups, and other community services.

About the welcoming center

• The Welcoming Center is a nurturing, home-like receiving facility dedicated to supporting children and youth in Santa Clara County who face the challenges of placement disruption.
• Our multi-disciplinary team offers safety, care, comfort, and therapeutic support around the clock, ensuring that young people receive the immediate attention they need, 24/7.
• We serve young individuals who have recently been removed from their homes, are returning after an elopement, or have experienced a sudden loss of placement.
• Upon arrival, children and youth are greeted by empathetic and well-trained therapists and counselors.
• These professionals create a calm and stable environment, carefully assessing each individual's unique needs while working to secure appropriate placement.

About seneca

Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces [https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/] 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 [https://senecadei.wordpress.com/] 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.