Center Assistant

Stars Behavioral Health Group; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

BBS supervision for AMFT/ACSW/APCC

Employee recognition & rewards

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Center Assistant to support the Star View Teammates program. The role involves administrative tasks, front-desk duties, coordinating with providers, and helping with intake and charting to ensure smooth operations.

You will join a team that emphasizes professional growth, paid CEUs, and a comprehensive benefits package. Requirements include an associate degree or equivalent, office-management experience, and a California driver’s

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or business certificate in office functions; 5+ years of applicable experience preferred.
• One year of office management or equivalent experience required.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• Bilingual – Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks including data entry and phones.
• Greet guests, assist physicians, and support intake and medical records functions.
• Coordinate with Psychiatry Services and IT on office equipment.
• Maintain lobby, phone lists, and interdepartmental communications.

Skills

Office management

Bilingual – Spanish

Customer service

Data entry

Education

Associate's degree or business certificate in office functions

5+ years of applicable experience

Job description

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title

Center Assistant

Division/Program

Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound

Starting Compensation

21.00 - 23.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location

Lancaster, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.

What you bring to SBHG

• Education: Associate's degree or business school certificate in office functions or 5 or more years of applicable experience required.
• Experience: One year of office management or equivalent required.
• Licensure & Certification: Valid California Driver's License (Required)
• Language Skills: Bilingual – Spanish preferred.

How you will make a difference

This position performs a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks including data entry of client information, handling busy phones, greeting & assisting guests, assisting the physician with clients, and assisting with intake functions. Handling extensive personal and confidential client information is an essential job function of this position. Major duties include those related to the tracking and coordination with psychiatrists to ensure accuracy of psychiatry paperwork for EMR and DMH purposes. Collaboration with the Psychiatry Services Coordinator is essential. Duties also include general office functions such as mail, posting information, arranging food for in-services or meetings, managing meeting rooms, keeping the lobby presentable to the public, maintaining correct phone extension lists, managing visiting workmen, keeping fax machines and copy machines in good repair, and forwarding important information via intercompany mail. Assisting as back-up to Receptionist, Medical Records staff, and Center Coordinators as needed, including researching data errors and MediCal eligibility determination. Coordinates with the I.T. department in the management of fax and copy machines.

Division/Program Overview

• Programs: High Fidelity Wraparound services: Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services, Crisis response, team-based approach.
• Population Served: Children, Youth, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse.
• Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA 1,2,3,4,6,7,8.
• Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions, and parental skill enhancement.
• Length of Stay: Based on need, average stay is 18 months.
• Skills & Transition: Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support.
• Family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources.

Learn more about SBHG at

https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information

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Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year. We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.