Per Diem Crisis Clinician

Make a lasting impact in just a few hours a week-join us as a STEP Per Diem Therapist!

As the STEP Per Diem Therapist, you will provide clinical services to PHP clients, co-facilitate training for the PHP team, complete documentation, and support the clinical integrity of the program. Therapists in the PHP provide intensive, short-term and stabilization services to enable clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. The main treatment modality is group therapy.

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 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. 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:

• Hold clinical integrity for program.
• Maintain on-time clinical documentation.
• Facilitate group, individual, and family therapy.
• Facilitate risk assessments, case management, and discharge planning.
• Provide appropriate clinical trainings and information to staff when needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community members and providers.
• Proactively problem solving when identified issues arise.
• Assist with intakes, as needed.
• Support other Seneca programs when client enrollment permits.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Senecas crisis response training. This may include intervening with the clients behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities may be required.

Qualifications:

• Education/Experience requirements:

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related subject area.

• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

• Ability to work effectively as part of a transdisciplinary team

• Excellent organizational, analytical, computer, and communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize projects.

• Excellent time management skills.

• At least 21 years of age.

• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

• Valid drivers license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy.

Schedule

• Per Diem
• Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Travel is required to Santa Clara STEP and at least 2 other STEP locations
• Number of shift will vary

Benefits

• Starting at $35.20 - $37.70 per hour.
• Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role.
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam.
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.