As a Bilingual Counselor for our Wraparound services, you will provide culturally responsive support while leading a collaborative planning process for youth and families referred through Child Welfare, Juvenile Probation, or County Behavioral Health departments. Your services will be delivered primarily in community settings—families\’ homes, foster homes, schools, and other locations—supporting youth at risk of out-of-home placement or transitioning from higher levels of care.
In this role, you will document progress, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and engage in team meetings to ensure effective communication and support. You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of community resources while building a sustainable network of unpaid supports, such as extended family and mentors, to foster stability for the youth and their families.
Responsibilities
Act as the clinical leader for your caseload, providing culturally responsive services to youth and caregivers weekly to advance treatment goals
Provide psycho-education, coach caregivers, and coordinate care among providers
Identify Family Finding and engagement needs and establish Youth and Family teams consisting of natural supports for treatment planning and lifelong support
Conduct monthly Child and Family team meetings (CFTMs) in compliance with the Wraparound Model
Cultivate and sustain engagement and alignment with community members, county partners, and other Mental Health providers
Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including mental health notes, treatment plans, safety plans, outcome measures, and incident reports
Participate in the 24-hour on-call support line system
Attend weekly individual or group supervision sessions and other mandatory internal staff meetings or training sessions
Qualifications
REQUIRED
Bachelor\’s degree + 4 years of experience in Mental Health field
Must be certified or eligible to obtain a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS) credential certification in accordance with county contracts for services
Bilingual in Spanish/English required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Own vehicle, Valid California driver\’s license and insurability with Seneca\’s automobile policy
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination
PREFERRED
Experience working with youth in out-of-home care
Schedule
Full-time
Mon – Fri; 9AM – 5:30PM
Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends
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