*$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 Mobile Response Team as a Crisis Clinician!

The Crisis Clinician provides in-person and phone crisis counseling, stabilization, crisis intervention, and case management services to children and families. As the Crisis Clinician,you will work with youth and caregivers to develop a safety plan to limit current and future crises, collaborate with any existing treatment team members, and link youth to further mental health services as needed. Crisis Clinicians are members of a treatment team and provide services via phone and in the community. 

ABOUT MRT

Mobile Response Team (MRT) is a short-term program comprised of a team of clinicians and counselors who can support youth in crisis when there are concerns for immediate safety.  MRT supports youth and families by completing a comprehensive risk assessment to determine level of risk, needs of the youth and to explore strengths of the client, family, and community supports.  MRT works to facilitate the creation of a safety plan to support youth and their caregivers to minimize the instances and severity of future crises.  MRT supports youth with linkage and advocacy in order to connect them and their families to long term services if needed.

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.

• Serve as the clinical lead and work with the treatment team to provide crisis intervention and other mental health services as needed in the community.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, stabilization, and case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community-based resources.
• Provide services across the entirety of Ventura County
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and IEP meetings as  necessary.
• Participate in staff team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, and adhere to clinical best practices.
• Complete progress notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated. 
• Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor or designee.
• Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including but not limited to time sheets, petty cash, and mileage.
• Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Seneca’s mission and philosophy.
• All other duties assigned by supervisor or other Seneca Management.
• Utilize a culturally respectful and responsive lens in providing all services for clients
• Carries out functions and responsibilities as it pertains to giving orders and conducting evaluations of clients in restraint/seclusion as per Seneca Center Crisis Intervention Policy Section 8.

REQUIRED

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work required.   
• Eligible to register with the BBS.
• Strong communication skills and flexibility. 
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Ability to work as a team player. 
• Ability to work with diverse population. 
• Valid CA driver’s license and insurable under Seneca Family of Agencies insurance policy.
• Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.

PREFERRED

• Experience implementing family-focused mobile response services.
• Experience working with children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs.

• Full-time:
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday
  • 8am-8pm

• Staring at $68,890 to $82,890 per year. Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications.
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
• Salary increases each year.
• 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