Mental Health Clinician

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Generous time off

CEU/Training

Career development

Supervision for MHS hours

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Lancaster, CA is seeking a Mental Health Clinician (Spanish Speaking Required) to join Star View Teammates - Early Psychosis Intervention. You will provide comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and families, including assessments and therapy, in a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a Master's degree in Mental Health or related field, CA BBS registration or licensure at AMFT/ACSW/APCC level, and at least 1 year of experience with high-risk

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or closely related field is required.
• One year of experience in mental health and direct service with high-risk populations is required.
• CA BBS registration/AMFT, ACSW, or APCC licensure (MHS II/III) is required/eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services including assessment, evaluation, individual and family therapy.
• Deliver crisis intervention, treatment planning, and collateral support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external agencies.
• Attend client/family meetings (CFT, psychoeducation groups) and participate in care planning.

Skills

Spanish Speaking

Communication

Empathy

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health / related field

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:Mental Health Clinician (Spanish Speaking Required)Division/Program:Star View Teammates - Early Psychosis InterventionStarting Compensation:73,316.25 - 78,718.50 USD Per YearWorking Location:Lancaster, CAWorking Hours/Shift:Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PMWhy 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 dedicationWhat you bring to SBHG (qualifications):Education:Master's degree in Mental Health, Human Services, or closely related field.Experience:One (1) year experience in the mental health field, and direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, adults, and families; experience with high-risk populations. Experience with children, adolescents, and adults with dual diagnosis in residential or outpatient settings.License or Certification:MHS II: Registered with CA BBS as an AMFT, ACSW or APCC.MHS III: Licensed in California as a LMFT, LCSW or LPCC.Valid California Driver's License.Language Skills:Spanish Speaking RequiredHow you will make a difference (job overview):This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to adolescents and their families. The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides mental health services (including assessment and evaluation) and other services to clients referred to the TEAMMATES programs. Provides therapeutic services, including but not limited to individual and family therapy, collaterals, crisis intervention skill building, and treatment planning. The Mental Health Specialist is an active contributor in multidisciplinary teams and will assist various team members as needed to provide services to families or assist with case management or developing plans for the family. He/she acts as a liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & non-clinical staff. The Mental Health Specialist will attend various client and family meetings, such as Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings, psychoeducation groups, plan development meetings, as well as various external and community meetings. May be requested to obtain additional training and certifications as needed.Division/Program Overview:Programs: High Fidelity Wraparound services & Early Psychosis Intervention: Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services , Crisis response, team-based approachPopulation Served: Children, Youth, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse |Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA 1,2,3,4,6,7,8Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions, and parental skill enhancementLength of Stay: Based on need, average stay is 18 monthsSkills & Transition:Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration supportFamily support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resourcesLearn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:[e-mail]