• $2000 sign-on bonus for new Seneca employees in this position! Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English are encouraged to apply.

As the Intake Social Worker/Therapist you will warmly welcome youth into the center and conduct an intake consisting of an assessment of needs, safety planning, and crisis intervention as needed. The Intake Social Worker/Therapist is responsible for coordinating with county staff to assist their efforts in making appropriate, informed, and timely placement decisions for the child.

• Welcome youth into the center and provide them with assessment, support, guidance, and individualized care.
• Utilize the Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) to assess immediate behavioral health needs and coordinate with the team to document and access needed supports and interventions.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for youth and families as necessary.
• Work closely with county staff to discuss youth needs, relay essential information, and assist with placement planning.
• Facilitate communication between youth, families, and resource families as appropriate.
• Facilitate treatment team meetings which can include youth, family members, community members, Probation Officers and/or Child Welfare Workers.
• Contribute to a positive team culture that centers values of anti-racism and anti-oppression.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers.

• Master’s degree in psychology, counseling, or social work.
• Must be eligible to register with the California BBS.
• Own vehicle, California driver’s license and auto insurance.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.

• Experience in working with children in out-of-home care.

• Full time
  • Day Shift
    • Sun - Thu: 10AM - 6:30PM OR
  • Swing Shift:
    • Tue - Sat: 3:30PM - 12AM OR
    • Tue - Sat: 11PM -7:30AM
    • Sun-Thu: 11PM - 7:30AM
• Flexible schedule required, with the ability to work some evening and weekend hours as needed
• Participate in On-Call Crisis Response 24 hour shifts on a rotating basis.

• Starting at $64,500 - $78,500 annually. Actual salary dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualification
• Additional $4000 salary increase for BBS licensure
• An additional $6000 per year upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
• $2000 sign-on bonus!
• Mileage reimbursement
• Salary increases each year
• 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
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Seneca supports clinicians towards licensure and beyond.
  • We provide individual and group supervision, regular clinical case conferences, and licensure and renewal courses led by field experts
  • Expenses such as outside trainings or licensure fees can be mitigated through your clinical training stipend
  • Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington