Crisis Counselor

Overview

The PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) Counselor provides in-person crisis support for youth enrolled in the Kaiser STEP Partial Hospitalization Programs. Counselors will support group therapy session and individual youth needs in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Counselors will provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth enrolled in the program, and will intervene as necessary to assist the youth in developing skills for growth and maintaining stabilization. Opportunities are available in our Union City, Concord, Fairfield, and Petaluma locations.

ABOUT STEP PROGRAMS

The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program is a partnership between Kaiser Permanente and Seneca, providing Partial Hospitalization services to youth ages 12-17. The goal of the STEP program is to provide intensive, short-term stabilization services to enable our clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. All groups are designed to teach youth the skills necessary to help them learn about their mental health, provide psychoeducation, and help them learn skills to feel better and be safe.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is a non-profit with a simple but powerful mission: to help children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. Since then, Seneca provides a broad continuum of permanency, mental health, education, and juvenile justice services, which today reach over 18,000 youth and families throughout California and Washington State each year. The agency's growth has been guided by a commitment to our Unconditional Care model - doing whatever it takes to help children and families thrive, even when faced with tremendous challenges. Seneca is committed to supporting historically underrepresented communities and informing agency policies and practices through its agency-wide DEI Initiative and DEI Advisory Board. Seneca is committed to fostering an agency culture that is welcoming, cooperative, and inclusive of diverse peoples and worldviews.

Responsibilities

* Assist multi-disciplinary team in creating a welcoming environment for the youth.
* Engage youth in daily groups focused on supporting youth in developing coping skills.
* Engage the youth in therapeutic and projects as well as educational activities.
* Intervene with the clients' behavior as needed, providing stabilization services if/when needed.
* Complete daily progress notes.
* Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, mental health notes, incident reports, time sheets, and mileage.
* Provide transportation for youth and families when necessary.
* Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca's mission and philosophy

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in a social service related field
* Ability to work as a team player and with a diverse population
* Experience working with youth in residential care preferred
* Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
* Clearance of TB test, fingerprinting, and any other State/Federal requirements
* Own vehicle, California Driver's License, and insurance
* Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster (or an HR-approved religious or medical exemption)

Schedule

* Two types of shifts
* Partial shift: This will be to provide youth with transportation to and from the Petaluma site. Hours will be 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM and/or 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
* Full shift 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, typically in Petaluma, but may be asked to support other locations


* Per diem positions are scheduled on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed weekly hours, typically scheduled once a week
* Preference for someone available for holiday coverage

Benefits

* Starting at $22.66 - $25.16 per hour,
* Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
* Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.


* Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.