Bilingual Mental Health Crisis Counselor
Seneca Center - San Francisco, CA
posted 1 day ago
About the position
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of youth and their families? Come join our MRT (Mobile Response Team) in San Francisco 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.
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
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
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- Prefer at least 9 months to 1-year experience in working with children with mental health needs in out of home care
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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
