The Crisis Counselor provides crisis support for youth enrolled in the Kaiser Partial Hospitalization Program. Counselors will facilitate daily group session and individual supports in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. Counselors will provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth enrolled in the program, and will intervene as necessary to assist the youth in developing skills for growth and maintaining stabilization. Support counselors will participate in the daily clinical treatment planning with the multi-disciplinary team and assist the PHP Clinician with case management, duties as appropriate.
- Assist multi-disciplinary team in creating a welcoming environment for the youth
- Engage youth in daily groups focused on supporting youth in developing coping skills
- Intervene with the clients' behavior as needed, providing stabilization ser
- Participate in daily clinical treatment planning with multi-disciplinary team
- Complete daily progress notes
- As program develops, provide possible on-call responsibilities as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Participate in weekly supervision with the supervisor
- Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, mental health notes, incident reports, time sheets, petty cash, and mileage
- Provide transportation for youth and families when necessary
- Intervene with the clients' behavior modification programs as needed. This includes physical management of clients (implementing of Seneca Family of Agencies' Equilibrium Training) as necessary
- Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca's mission and philosophy
- A Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field
- Experience working with youth in residential care preferred
- Own vehicle, valid California driver's license and insurance
- Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements
- Ability to work as a team player and with a diverse population
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
- Full Time
- Monday - Friday
- 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
- $22.00 - $24.50 per hour and additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
- 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 Employee Assistance Plan
- 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
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