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Job Title:
Mental Health Specialist II
Division/Program:
Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment- Valley Star
Starting Compensation:
67,000.00-70,000.00 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Sylmar, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
Sun- Thurs 10am-4:30pm
What SBHG brings to you (benefits):
- Competitive compensation
- Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees
- Generous vacation and holiday pay
- On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development
- AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)
- Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits
What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):
- Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or another related mental health field
- MHS II – Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
- MHS III – Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Valid California Driver’s License, required.
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
How you will make a difference (Job Overview):
This position assesses clients at the start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning. The MHS II is a clinical treatment team member who is also responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. MHS II will also be engaged in admission and diagnostic formulation, screening incoming referrals, and work with referring parties (i.e. Social Workers, Nurses, hospital liaisons and etc.) to ensure appropriate client care and treatment planning. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, but some tasks are accomplished independently.
Division/Program Overview:
- 16-bed facilities
- Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.
- 24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.
- Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills.
- Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
samlopez@starsinc.com
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Grade State Range: 66,560.00 – 98,178.07 USD Annual
