Bilingual Mental Health Crisis Counselor

Overview :

Now offering $3,000 sign-on bonus for new employees

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of youth and their families? Come join our MRT (Mobile Response Team) in San Fransisco to ensure youth and families receive comprehensive mental health services promptly.

The Bilingual Mental Health Counselor provides brief, solution-focused mental health interventions, crisis interventions, and case management services to children and families that are involved in San Francisco systems including child welfare, San Francisco’s 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

Seneca's San Francisco Hub team strives to provide care and resources to families involved in the child welfare system and foster care services.

Our goal is to strengthen permanency for children in their current placement, support them through transitions, and address their mental health and behavioral needs.

As part of the mobile response team (MRT) showing up to a crisis and being able to speak Spanish brings a sense of relief to all those families who are scared and worried of not being understood.

This removes many barriers our families face which can open the door to hope! love being able to share a strong bond with them by speaking their native language.

It also expands on what I believe to be true, Bilingualism gives our clients a better perspective of the world."

Seneca MRT Member

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 and strongly encourages people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and trainings on in 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 Francisco’s 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 Seneca’s mission and philosophy

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

Education / Experience Requirements : Bachelor’s degree OR

Associate’s 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 driver's license and insurability with Seneca's automobile policy

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

Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Preferred :

Prefer at least 9 months to 1-year experience in working with children with mental health needs in out of home care

Schedule :

Full timeMonday- Friday, 2 : 00pm - 10 : 00pm

Benefits :

Starting at $27.58 - $30.08 per hour, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role

Salary increases each year

$3,000 sign-on bonus!

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.

403b retirement plan.

Employer-Paid Assistance Plan.

5 weeks of flexible paid time off (prorated; this is the full-time equivalent)

11 paid holidays

Seneca is a certified employer

Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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