About the Role
The Crisis Therapist coordinates services for children transitioning from institutional settings into family or community-based environments. The role focuses on fostering stability through authentic relationships and providing mental health services within homes, schools, and community settings.
Responsibilities
- Serve as clinical lead and provide crisis intervention and mental health services
- Provide counseling, therapy, and case management for client transitions
- Participate in treatment reviews, staff meetings, and necessary coordination meetings
- Coordinate with collateral contacts, caregivers, and family members
- Collaborate with the treatment team to determine follow-up service plans
- Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers
- Participate in the on-call system
- Complete progress notes, paperwork, and service tracking documentation
- Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor
- Maintain a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage
- Comply with child abuse reporting and Medicaid/Medi-Cal requirements
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling
- Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
- At least 21 years of age
- TB test clearance and fingerprinting clearance
- Compliance with state/federal licensing or certification requirements
- Own vehicle with valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Insurability through company policy
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work with a diverse population
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Clinical counseling
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
Location
- Community-based settings (homes, schools, group homes)
- California
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Experience working with children in out-of-home care preferred
Education Level
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling
Salary/Compensations
- $78,786 - $92,786 per year
- $2000 sign-on bonus
- $4000 salary increase upon licensure
- Additional compensation for bilingual proficiency
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
- Short and long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- Partially paid premiums for dependents
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of flexible paid time off
- 11 paid holidays
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Relocation assistance
- Promotional opportunities
- Specialized training and development
- Clinical training stipend
- Individual and group supervision
- Clinical case conferences
- Licensure and renewal courses
About the Company
- Seneca Family of Agencies is a recognized Top Workplace
- Provides mental health, community-based, and educational services to marginalized communities
- Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to building a diverse staff
