The Assistant Director aids the Program Director in overseeing day to day program operations to support the delivery of high quality, accessible, and responsive services to clients. The Assistant Director may be assigned direct responsibility for particular program elements, initiatives, or program teams. The Assistant Director provides leadership and professional development to program staff, provides direct support for work with clients and families, and engages effectively with external partners to support client care. This position offers a $5,000 sign on bonus!

About Seneca's Crisis Programs (CSU/COMPASS)

Seneca’s Monterey County Crisis Programs provide crisis stabilization services and short-term residential treatment for children and youth experiencing crises, ensuring timely support when it’s most needed. This innovative way of addressing a mental health emergency provides a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for children and youth. Upon enrollment in the programs, the Seneca teams work with the youth and support networks to assess the needs and strengths of the youth in order to develop the foundation goals that will drive treatment. Comprehensive services include timely mental health assessments, crisis counseling, and linkage to long-term, sustainable support based on each client’s unique strengths and needs. The ultimate goal is to provide mental health/crisis services, suicide prevention, decrease in placement changes and reduction of unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization.

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 are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to assist the director in overseeing the overall quality and operations of the program.
• Responsible for oversight of particular program content areas or program improvement initiatives, as assigned.
• Provide leadership in the delivery of high-quality client care grounded in Seneca's values, guided by the principles of Unconditional Care, and in adherence to relevant governing standards.
• Perform personnel functions for all staff, including overseeing hiring, professional development, evaluation, and termination.
• Provide direct supervision of program managers, direct care, for administrative support staff, as assigned.
• Provide leadership to the program staff team, cultivating a program culture that supports safety, engagement, collaboration, and ongoing learning.
• Cultivate effective partnerships with applicable county offices, school districts, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and other community providers, and facilitate effective training for partners, as requested.
• Support the director in management of applicable program facilities to ensure safety and a warm and welcoming environment of care.
• Provide oversight of the program budget related to assigned areas and take action to ensure financial sustainability.
• Engage in data-based program assessment activities to evaluate effectiveness and guide improvement.

• Master's level of education in social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling.
  • Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• 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.

• Full-time
• Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Starting at $97,496 - $111,496 per year
• • Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents.
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents.
  • 403b Retirement Plan.
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan.
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
• Training stipend and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent clinical training, individual and group supervision, and assistance toward licensure.
• Opportunities to develop specialized skills, including clinical supervision and evidence-based practices.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.