Crisis Counselor

The Crisis Support Counselor provides crisis and connective services to youth and families who are experiencing significant psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems that are interfering with their well-being in spaces including but not limited to client homes, hospitals, community spaces, etc. This position will coordinate and implement treatment goals and service delivery for assigned clients, meeting with clients and caregivers on a regular basis. As a Crisis Counselor, you will work alongside a treatment team to help deliver services.

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 [https://senecadei.wordpress.com/] in order to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and stabilization, risk assessment and collaboration in times of acute crisis.
• Provide case management services to ensure the successful transition of clients and their families to community-based resources.
• Provide services to clients that focus on skill building in all life domains.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers.
• Aid in care planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate.
• Participate in all treatment reviews, program meetings and trainings, and client meetings when necessary.
• Complete mental health notes and other paperwork, and complete service tracking documentation as indicated.
• Participate in weekly individual and group supervision.
• Adhere to clinical best practices.
• Complete clinical documentation, including but not limited to assessments, treatment planning, etc.
• Maintain a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends as needed.
• Participate in providing emergency on-call response as scheduled.