What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Counselor position at Seneca Family of Agencies?
Overview
Do you have a passion for supporting youth’s mental health? So do we, join our Ventura Mobile Response Team as a Crisis Counselor!
As the Crisis Counselor, you will provide crisis support, structure, mentoring, and coaching to youth while providing a safe and nurturing environment. Crisis Counselors work in collaboration with the treatment team towards stabilizing youth. Crisis Counselors also perform case management duties as needed.
ABOUT MRT
Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a short-term program comprised of a team of clinicians and counselors who can support youth in crisis when there are concerns for immediate safety. MRT supports youth and families by completing a comprehensive risk assessment to determine level of risk, needs of the youth and to explore strengths of the client, family, and community supports. MRT works to facilitate the creation of a safety plan to support youth and their caregivers to minimize the instances and severity of future crises. MRT supports youth with linkage and advocacy in order to connect them and their families to long term services if needed.
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 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities
- Assist clinician in intake process, including assessment and creating a welcoming environment for the youth.
- Intervene in the youth’s behavior as needed, providing stabilization services.
- Work in coordination with the parent and/or social worker as treatment team members, including assisting the social worker in the preparation of a Care Plan.
- Engage the youth in therapeutic activities and projects.
- Complete daily progress notes and quarterly summaries.
- Provide supervision for visits with family when necessary.
- Participate in weekly supervision with the supervisor.
- Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, mental health notes, time sheets, petty cash, and mileage.
- Provide on-call response as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintain a flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- At least 21 years of age.
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.
- Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.
SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Strong communication skills and flexibility.
- Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Ability to work as a team player.
- Ability to work with diverse population.
PREFERRED
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs.
Schedule
- Full-time: Monday - Friday
- 11:30am-8pm.
Benefits
- Starting at $21.22 - $23.72 per hour.
- Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
- Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
- Salary increases each year.
- Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage.
- 50% paid premiums for dependents.
- Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
- 403b Retirement Plan.
- Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
- 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.
Salary : $21 - $24
