Are you an experienced bilingual mental health professional with four years of direct care experience who has been preparing to take the next step in your career? If so, consider joining us as a Bilingual Counselor, where you will assist in delivering family-centered services by collaborating with team members and participating in the planning and implementation of Wraparound care strategies.

As a Bilingual Counselor for our Wraparound services, you will provide culturally responsive support while leading a collaborative planning process for youth and families referred through Child Welfare, Juvenile Probation, or County Behavioral Health departments. Your services will be delivered primarily in community settings—families' homes, foster homes, schools, and other locations—supporting youth at risk of out-of-home placement or transitioning from higher levels of care.

In this role, you will document progress, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and engage in team meetings to ensure effective communication and support. You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of community resources while building a sustainable network of unpaid supports, such as extended family and mentors, to foster stability for the youth and their families.

WHAT ARE WRAPAROUND SERVICES?

Seneca offers Wraparound services for children and youth at risk of placement, as well as their families. These programs are strengths-based, family-driven, flexible, and creative, aiming to help families develop the skills and supports needed to prevent or reduce the likelihood of out-of-home placement for their child. A dedicated family-based team addresses the needs of the entire family, not just the child of focus. This team includes family members, Seneca's Therapists, Support Counselors, Family Partners, Facilitators, and other community members who play vital roles in the family’s support network.

ABOUT SENECA 

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces 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 and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Act as the clinical leader for your caseload, providing culturally responsive services to youth and caregivers weekly to advance treatment goals
• Provide psycho-education, coach caregivers, and coordinate care among providers
• Identify Family Finding and engagement needs and establish Youth and Family teams consisting of natural supports for treatment planning and lifelong support
• Conduct monthly Child and Family team meetings (CFTMs) in compliance with the Wraparound Model
• Cultivate and sustain engagement and alignment with community members, county partners, and other Mental Health providers
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including mental health notes, treatment plans, safety plans, outcome measures, and incident reports
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call support line system
• Attend weekly individual or group supervision sessions and other mandatory internal staff meetings or training sessions

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience in Mental Health field
• Must be certified or eligible to obtain a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) credential certification in accordance with county contracts for services
• Bilingual in Spanish/English required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• 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

PREFERRED

• Experience working with youth in out-of-home care

• Full-time
  • Mon - Fri; 9AM - 5:30PM
  • Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends

• Starting at $35.94 - $38.44 per hour
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• Salary increases each year
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

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