A Crisis Therapist in the San Francisco Aspire Program guides clinical treatment and provides therapy for our clients. As the Crisis Therapists you will conduct assessments and write treatment plans, and create sustainable transition plans. Our Crisis Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments, provide guidance for the Youth Stabilization Specialist as needed, and conduct safety and risk assessments. The Crisis Therapist will provide support at the San Francisco and Oakland location with a set schedule that will be determined with the program leadership team. 

ABOUT SF ASPIRE STRTP

San Francisco Aspire STRTP Program is designed to provide treatment to youth involved in the child welfare system, provide a safe and supportive environment in our Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP) setting. SF Aspire serves 1 - 3 youth from San Francisco as they prepare to live in a resource family residential neighborhood in San Francisco or Oakland. Our unique program centers around the individual needs of each youth. We provide a high staff to client ratio that allows us to focus on building relationships and fostering permanency connections.

ABOUT SENECA 

Seneca Family of Agencies is a non-profit with a simple but powerful mission: to help children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. Since then, Seneca provides a broad continuum of permanency, mental health, education, and juvenile justice services, which today reach over 18,000 youth and families throughout California and Washington State each year. The agency’s growth has been guided by a commitment to our Unconditional Care® model – doing whatever it takes to help children and families thrive, even when faced with tremendous challenges. Seneca is committed to supporting historically underrepresented communities and informing agency policies and practices through its agency-wide DEI Initiative and DEI Advisory Board. Seneca is committed to fostering an agency culture that is welcoming, cooperative, and inclusive of diverse peoples and worldviews.

• Complete Comprehensive Assessments for all youth to determine treatment needs.
• Complete Treatment Plans for each youth and help guide the team in creating interventions that support treatment plan goals.
• Complete in a timely manner all necessary documentation related to CCL regulations and Treatment Components.
• Assist staff and client’s natural supports with developing greater understanding of clinical issues, treatment needs, and progress in services including how to provide a disconfirming stance.
• Provide individual and family therapy to clients.
• Provide Crisis Support and safety/risk assessments as necessary.
• Attend all program staff meetings, treatment consultations and client specific meetings.
• Maintain required documents and utilize document tracking to meet deadlines.
• Conduct individual, family and group therapy, as needed.

Required:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field 
• Must be registered and licensed with the BBS (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)  
• 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
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organizational and writing skills

• Monday - Friday with flexible hours 

• Starting range: $73,010 - $87,010 per year
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification.
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual proficiency exam.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Comprehensive employee benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage
  • Partially paid premiums for dependents
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays (prorated, full time equivalent)
• Training stipend and excellent clinical training and assistance toward licensure.