Seneca Family of Agencies·Alameda County, California
Provide counseling, case management, and crisis support to youth and families within Alameda County. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, conducting behavioral coaching, and connecting clients to community resources.
Do you enjoy developing interventions, connecting youth to resources, and advocating for mental health? Join our passionate team at Kaiser Wraparound!
As a Support Counselor, you’ll walk alongside youth and families through their toughest moments—offering support, stability, and hope. In this role, you’ll provide counseling, case management, and crisis support to youth and families—where they need it most: at home, in school, and in the community within Alameda County. As the Support Counselor on the team, you will offer behavioral coaching, complete mental health notes capturing outcomes of your interventions and services, and implement treatment plans developed by the team.
This Kaiser Wraparound Program is a partnership between Kaiser Permanente and Seneca Family of Agencies, providing behaviorally focused mental health services to youth 6 - 21 years of age and their families. The program aims to provide children and their families with the support and services they need for children to maintain the lowest level of care possible and avoid out of home placements (group homes, juvenile hall, and hospitalization). Services for families will take place in-person surrounding the Oakland and Richmond communities while other work can be completed remotely.
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces [https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/] for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://senecadei.wordpress.com/] to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and must be at least 21 years old. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be available for a rotating emergency on-call system.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
