Mental Health Specialist II - Overnight

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

CEU opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group in Irvine, CA is seeking a Mental Health Specialist II for the Overnight shift in the Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit. Starting compensation ranges from $67,000 to $77,000 per year.

The role supports adults and youth in crisis, with 24/7 CSU operations and on-site supervision for BBS hours where applicable. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and is registered as an AMFT/ACSW/APCC (BBS).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related mental health field.
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider or the ability to obtain it upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients at start of treatment, develop and maintain treatment plans, and conduct family collateral and discharge planning.
• Discuss goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establish a contract with the consumer.
• Interview consumers to team with mental health professionals and respond to potential suicide or other emergency events.
• Visit clients in various living situations to assess mental health needs, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes to staff.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related mental health 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 Specialist II - Overnight Division/Program: Irvine: Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit Starting Compensation: 67,000 - 77,000 USD Per Year Working Location: Irvine, CA Working Hours/Shift: Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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 an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) to join our team.

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications):

• Education: Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field. (Recently graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!)
• Licensure: Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
• Compliance & Safety: Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain it upon hire.

How you will make a difference:

• The Mental Health Specialist assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning.
• Duties include discussing goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishing a contract with the consumer.
• Interviewing consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; respond to potential suicide or other emergency events.
• Visit clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations, to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.

Division/Program Overview:

Program: The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a place where people experiencing a mental health crisis can go to be stabilized.

These facilities operate 24/7 to provide crisis stabilization.

Population Served: Up to 16 adults (ages 18 and up) and 4 adolescents (ages 13 to 17).

Facility & Setting: Can be compared to an Urgent Care Center where people often go for a medical emergency instead of going to the hospital ER.

Patients may stay up to 23 hours.

Clinical Services: Provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization.

Designed to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations.

Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours

Skills & Transition: The CSU will help clients to stabilize and will also provide referrals to other needed services.

Transportation is provided as needed.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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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.