Clinical Director

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Yucca Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid CEUs

On-the-job training

Career development programs

BBS supervision hours

Paid time off

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Yucca Valley, CA seeks a Licensed Clinical Director for the Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center. Lead clinical staff, oversee services, and ensure alignment with BBS standards while maintaining a caseload as needed.

The role offers a starting salary of $120,000 to $137,030 per year, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, and paid CEUs for ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed in California as LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, PsyD, or PhD.
• 4 years direct service experience with mentally ill, children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• 2 years supervisory experience in healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff oversight of mental health and support services.
• Provide clinical supervision to interns/associates and practicum students.
• Liaise with external agencies and represent the agency to the community.
• Oversee clinical treatment programs and ensure compliance with BBS standards.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Crisis intervention

Team leadership

Direct client care

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology

Ph.D. preferred

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: Clinical Director Division/Program: Yucca Valley: Morongo Basin Crisis Walk In Center Starting Compensation: 120,000 - 137,030.04 USD Per Year Working Location: Yucca Valley, CA Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (including on‑call consultation)

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

We are seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team.

What you bring to SBHG:

• Education: A Master's degree in family/child counseling, development or psychology, social services or professional counseling or related social science field. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology preferred.
• Licensure: Must be a BBS-licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD. Meets agency driver eligibility criteria
• Experience: Four (4) years of direct service experience with the mentally ill, children, adolescents, and/or adults is preferred. Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting is also preferred.
• Supervision: Two (2) years of post-licensure experience with the ability to provide clinical supervision to registered interns/associates and/or practicum students is preferred.
• Certifications: A valid California Driver's License and BLS CPR/First Aid certification are required.

How you will make a difference:

This position has primary responsibility for directing and oversight of the staff who provide mental health and support services to clients and their families. Clinical Director may have their own caseload in addition to oversight responsibilities. The Clinical Director acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical and support staff. This position involves planning, implementation, monitoring, and revision of the clinical treatment program. The Clinical Director represents the agency to county agencies and the community. The Clinical Director may meet with clients, provide direct care and treatment, and may be involved in the client grievance process. The Clinical Director is responsible for overall facility/program management. This position has the responsibility of and provides direct clinical supervision of BBS licensed staff, ensuring services are in accordance with BBS standards and signs off on BBS hours.

Division/Program Overview:

• Program: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours
• Population Served: All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.
• Facility & Setting: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting
• Clinical Services: Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention, the center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization
• Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours
• Skills & Transition: Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.

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.