Mental Health Counselor - Solano

Overview

If you're a mental health professional passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to bring your skills to our dedicated team!

As the Support Counselor, you will play a crucial role in providing family-centered mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services to youth and their families. Joining a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, you'll deliver trauma-informed and culturally responsive support in the community, ensuring services are accessible and convenient for families.

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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate connections to natural supports and community-based resources for clients and families

• Provide crisis intervention and mental health services at various locations, including client homes, schools, and other community settings

• Participate in treatment reviews, program staff meetings, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings when necessary

• Maintain accurate mental health notes, complete required paperwork, and track services as indicated

• Assist with planning and organizing transportation for school, therapy appointments, and court hearings as needed

• Attend team meetings, weekly trainings, individual and group supervisions, following clinical best practices

• Participate in scheduled emergency on-call response as scheduled

• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques when necessary

Qualifications

Required:

• Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree OR

• Associate's degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR

• High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience

• Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field

• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings as needed

• Be part of a rotating emergency pager system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of time

• 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 children/youth and families with complex and enduring needs

• Experience providing strong behavioral interventions with youth

• Strong organizational, time management, and writing skills

Schedule

• Full-time

• Mon - Fri; 9AM - 5PM

• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

• Participate in On-Call Crisis Response on a rotating basis, scheduled ahead of time

Benefits

• Starting at $22.66 - $25.16 per hour, actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification

• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam

• Salary increases each year

• Mileage reimbursement

• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays

• Comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture coverage

• 50% paid premiums for dependents

• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance

• 403b Retirement Plan

• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan

• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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