Per Diem Mental Health Counselor

Company: Seneca Family of Agencies
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: September 21, 2022

Job Description:

Overview The PHP Counselor provides in person crisis support for youth enrolled in the Kaiser STEP Partial Hospitalization Programs. Counselors will support group therapy sessions and individual youth needs in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary 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. Opportunities are available in our Union City, Concord, Fairfield and Petaluma locations. STEP stands for Skills , Transitions , Exploration and Progress . This program is a partnership between Kaiser Permanente and Seneca, providing Partial Hospitalization services to youth ages 12-17. Youth in the STEP program receive services provided by a Psychiatrist, Registered Nurse, Masters level Clinicians, and a Bachelors level Counselor. The goal of the STEP program is to provide intensive, short-term and stabilization services to enable our clients to step down to lower levels of outpatient mental health treatment. The main treatment modality is group therapy. Groups include a skills group, recreational group, circle group, and future focus. 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. Seneca Family of Agencies is committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a network of outstanding mental health, community based, and educational services. Celebrating diversity and creating a culture of inclusion increases creativity, innovation, problem solving, and teamwork. Senecas agency-wide DEI Advisory Board, Employee Resource Groups, and Language Practice Groups help our employees provide culturally and linguistically relevant services to the families we serve. For more information on our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative, click here Responsibilities Assist multi-disciplinary team in creating a welcoming environment for the youth. Engage youth in daily groups focused on supporting youth in developing coping skills Engage the youth in therapeutic activities and projects as well as educational activities. Intervene with the clients behavior as needed, providing stabilization services if/when needed. Complete daily progress notes Maintain accurate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to, mental health notes, incident reports, time sheets, and mileage Provide transportation for youth and families when necessary Maintain professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing Senecas mission and philosophy All other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications A Bachelors degree in a social service related field Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other mandatory State/Federal licensing or certification requirements Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster required Bilingual Spanish skills a plus Ability to work as a team player and with a diverse population Experience working with youth in residential care preferred Schedule Per Diem Monday through Friday; 8AM - 4PM Traveling between other sites may be required Benefits Competitive pay Non-benefit position

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