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Therapist / Social Worker - STEP
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$79,094 / year median in California
+12% projected growth
Job Description
ABOUT STEP PROGRAMS
The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program provides 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. STEP consists of a multidisciplinary team of counselors, clinicians, a nurse, psychiatrist, and program supervisor.ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies 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:
Hold clinical integrity for program Maintain on-time clinical documentation Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy Facilitate risk assessments, case management, and discharge planning Provide appropriate clinical trainings and information to staff when needed Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers Proactively problem solving when identified issues arise Assist with intakes, as needed Support other Seneca programs when client enrollment permits Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response trainingQualifications:
Education/Experience requirements: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related subject area Registered or eligible to register with the California BBS (AMFT, ASW, APCC, or fully licensed) required At least 21 years of age TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements Own vehicle, valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy Skills of an Ideal Candidate Excellent time management skills Excellent organizational, analytical, computer, and communication skills Ability to prioritize projects Ability to work effectively as part of a transdisciplinary Schedule Full-time Monday- Friday 8:30 am
- 4:30 pm On-site; no weekends or on-call Benefits Starting at $75,409
- $89,409 per year Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications $2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees!