Mental Health Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health organization as a Mental Health Therapist in Long Beach, CA. This role requires providing therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children and adults. Competitive compensation, generous time off, and professional growth opportunities are offered. Spanish-speaking candidates are preferred.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• MHSII Master's degree in a mental health/social services field with BBS Registered intern number.
• MHSIII Master’s degree in mental health/social services field with BBS License experience.
• Two years’ experience in a mental health field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group mental health services and case management.
• Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments and treatment planning.
• Act as a crisis intervention clinician as needed.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Therapeutic Communication

Assessment Skills

Case Management

Family Therapy

Education

Master's degree in mental health/social services 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 Therapist - Spanish Speaking Required

Division/Program:

Long Beach - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center

Starting Compensation:

68,956.53 - 72,510.89 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Long Beach, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Wednesday 730-600PM Thursday 730-600PM Friday 1030-900PM Saturday 1030-900PM

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(Qualifications):

• MHSII Master's degree in a mental health/social services field with BBS Registered intern numberor

• MHSIII Master’s degree in mental health/social services field with BBS License experience.

• Two years’ experience in a mental health field with age group(s) to be served by the position in residential or outpatient settings preferred.

• MHSII - BBS AMFT intern registration or BBS ASW associate registrationor

• MHSIII - LMFT or LCSW license in California.

• Valid California Driver’s License.

• Current Substance Abuse Counselor or Chemical Dependency Counselor certification (Certificate program from an organization on the California DHCS list of certifying organizations) preferred

• Spanish Speaking - Required

How you will make a difference(Job Overview):

This position has primary responsibility for providing individual and group mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Services include but are not limited to individual, family and collateral therapy, bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment/service planning, discharge planning, etc. Functions as crisis intervention clinician as needed. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information. May be requested to obtain additional certifications as needed, including for evidenced based practices. AMFT/ASW intern staff (that meet qualifications) may be asked to become LPS designee certified to facilitate the completion of “applications 5150/5585” for clients in need of such.

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 outpatient program

• Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support

• Walk-in’s welcome

• Clients may stay up to 24 hours

• BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)

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

For Additional Information:

[e-mail] accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 68,640.00 - 98,178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.