Crisis Counselor

Do you have a passion for creating impactful change in the community with at risk-youth? At Seneca, we take pride in being catalysts of change.

$5000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!

As a Crisis Counselor, you will provide crisis and connective services to youth and families who are experiencing significant psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems that are interfering with their well-being in spaces including but not limited to client homes, hospitals, community spaces, etc. You will respond as part of our Mobile Response Team (MRT) to youth and families in crisis while also supporting our 8-week stabilization team. As a Counselor you will work alongside a treatment team, including peer partners to help deliver services.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS 

The Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a short-term program which supports youth and their families in crisis when there are concerns for immediate safety. The MRT service is intended to offer families, schools, and providers an alternative to calling 911 when law enforcement may not be necessary for the level of presenting concerns. The goal is toprovide early intervention before crises escalate, to divert youth from more restrictive interventions, and reduce criminalization of mental health for youth. 

The Short-Term Assessment of Resources and Treatment (START) Program provides stabilization services following a crisis involving a youth within the Pierce County community. The primary goals of the START Program are suicide prevention and safety planning, ongoing crisis management and development of coping skills for youth and their families along with collaboration with other treatment team providers serving the youth. The goal is to provide crisis stabilization and linkage to long-term services while providing same day crisis services in the home or community.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. Seneca’s agency-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advisory Board, Employee Resource Groups, and Language Practice Groups help our employees provide culturally and linguistically relevant services to the families we serve.

• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and stabilization, risk assessment and collaboration in times of acute crisis.  
• Provide case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community-based resources. 
• Provide services to client that focus on skill building in all life domains 
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers 
• Aid in care planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate 
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program meetings and trainings, and IEP meetings when necessary. 
• Complete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated. 
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision 

Required:

Must meet one of the following educational requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience working with children, youth, families, or adults in a mental health setting, specifically those with complex and enduring needs.
   OR
   
2. Master’s degree or higher in a related social sciences field and 2 years of experience working with children, youth, families, or adults in a mental health setting, focusing on those with complex and enduring needs. 

• Ability to effectively work with a diverse population and workforce.  
• Strong organizational, time management, and writing skills. 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• 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 COVID-19 vaccinations

• Full Time 
  • 4 days per week, 10 hour shifts
  • Flexiblity to work one weekend a month
  • On-call responsibilities
    

• Starting at.$31.17- $33.67 hourly
• Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Salary increases each year
• 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 Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays 
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington