Seneca Family of Agencies is hiring: Crisis Counselor in Fairfield

Description: As the Crisis Counselor, you will provide crisis support for youth enrolled in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Counselors will facilitate daily group sessions and individual supports in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team. Counselors will provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth enrolled in the program and will intervene as necessary to assist the youth in developing skills for growth and maintaining stabilization. Counselors will participate in the daily clinical treatment planning with the transdisciplinary team and assist the PHP Clinician with case management duties as appropriate. ABOUT STEP PROGRAMS The STEP (Skills, Transitions, Exploration, and Progress) program provides Partial Hospitalization services to youth ages 12-17. The goal of the STEP program is to provide intensive, short-term stabilization services to enable our clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. All groups are designed to teach youth the skills necessary to help them learn about their mental health, provide psychoeducation, and help them learn skills to feel better and be safe. STEP consists of a multidisciplinary team of counselors, clinicians, a nurse, psychiatrist, and program supervisor. ABOUT SENECA Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for nearly a decade. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and our programs actively engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to promote equity and justice for the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities: Assist transdisciplinary team in creating a welcoming environment for the youth Engage youth in daily groups focused on supporting youth in developing coping skills Participate in daily clinical treatment planning with transdisciplinary team Participate in weekly supervision with supervisor Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to mental health notes, progress notes, incident reports, time sheets, and mileage reimbursement as needed Provide transportation for youth and families, as needed Support other Seneca or STEP programs when needed Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's crisis response training

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social service-related field