*$2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position!

Do you have a passion for supporting youth’s mental health? So do we, join our Ventura COMPASS Program as a Crisis Clinician! 

The Crisis Clinician is a crucial part of our multidisciplinary team that guides the treatment of adolescents in our program.  The Crisis Clinician assesses youth when they arrive at the program, develops individualized treatment plans, provides individual and family therapy, and supports youth in their stabilization to return home. Responsibilities also include assigning targeted curriculum, coordination of care with program psychiatrist, case management with youth’s outpatient mental health providers, case presentations at weekly treatment team meetings, safety planning, and Medi-Cal documentation. The Crisis Clinician may also provide crisis intervention, assist in the self-administration of medication for youth, and collaborate with staff on youth transferring from our Crisis Stabilization Unit. Our multidisciplinary team consists of program directors, a program psychiatrist, registered nurses, mental health counselors, and program supervisors.  The ideal candidate would be engaging, highly adaptive, quick to develop rapport with vulnerable youth and their families, comfortable in a fast-paced environment in which multi-tasking is essential, confident in providing guidance to the mental health counselors, skilled in collaborating with staff of other disciplines, and be able to operate independently as the primary clinician in the program.

ABOUT VENTURA COUNTY COMPASS

COMPASS (Comprehensive Assessment and Stabilization Services) is a short-term residential program, 2-4 weeks in length, designed to support youth in crisis when there are concerns for immediate safety. COMPASS is an intentionally small program, serving just 2 youth at a time.  We pride ourselves on providing highly individualized, comprehensive mental health and wellness services to adolescents ages 12-17 with Ventura County MediCal.  We provide youth an immersive therapy experience with both individual and family sessions, daily groups to develop coping strategies, and 1:1 staff to client ratio for safety.  Youth meet with our mental health counselors for therapeutic groups throughout the day in which we focus on development of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy coping skills and wellness education. Youth also meet with our program psychiatrist for assessment and medication management. Referrals to our program come from our Crisis Stabilization Unit (co-located in the same building) and from outpatient providers at Ventura County Behavioral Health. Since inception in 2017, we have served about 200 youth and their families.  We work collaboratively to ensure youth return to the community with the necessary skills to avoid future crises and find a life worth living. This unique program is changing how mental health services are offered to adolescents in Ventura County. 

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.

• Conduct comprehensive Risk and Biopsychosocial Assessment and treatment plan for each admission within 48 hours.
• Provide individual therapy five days a week for each youth and up to 3 family sessions per week per youth.
• Create, modify, and assign targeted curriculum to each youth in the program. This includes receiving feedback from the treatment team including counseling staff and incorporating suggested changes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and paperwork including Medi-Cal billed mental health notes, incident reports, and timesheets.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety and discharge planning with youth and family.
• Participate and present cases at weekly treatment team meetings.
• Meet weekly with program psychiatrist for case consultation and program supervisor for case management collaboration.
• Intervene with the clients' unsafe behaviors as needed, this may include physical management of clients as necessary.
• Provide transportation for youth and families and when counseling staff are not available. Support counseling staff by providing floor coverage on unit as needed.
• Participate in weekly administrative and clinical supervision (individual and group).

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.   
• Eligible to register with the BBS.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. 
• 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 or an HR-approved medical/religious exemption.

PREFERRED

• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs.

SKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Strong communication skills and flexibility. 
• Ability to work as a team player. 
• Ability to work with diverse population. 

• Full-time:
  • Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday – Saturday: 11am-7pm (except Tuesday 8:30-4:30), some flexibility required.

• Staring at $68,890 to $82,890 per year. 
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
  • Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
  • Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure.
  • $2000 sign-on bonus!
  • Salary increases each year.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond:
  • We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts.
  • Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend.
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.