Mental Health Clinician

Company: Central Star Behavioral Health Inc
Location: Merced
Posted on: May 3, 2025

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 / TherapistDivision/Program:(Inpatient) Crisis Residential UnitStarting Compensation:70000 - 80000 USD Per YearWorking Location:Merced, CAWorking Hours/Shift:(Wednesday to Saturday) 830AM to 7PM, 4-day, 10-hour work schedule,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 dedicationThis position is eligible for our Commuter Benefit Program for:This position is eligible for commuter benefits for those who travel more than 20 miles one way from their residence to their work location.Eligible employees approved for the Commuter Benefit Program will receive $200 per month for regular full-time employees and $100 per month for regular part-time employeesWhat you bring to SBHG:Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university required(4) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults preferred.BBS Registered: APCC, ACSW, AMFT, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT requiredHow you will make a difference:Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment on assigned clients, in addition to an intake note, daily progress notes, summary notes (as may be required) and a discharge summary.Responsible for assessing clients readiness for admission and coordination planning with treatment team, the clients case managers, and transferring facilitiesResponsible for assessing clients readiness for discharge and coordination planning with treatment team; working with case managers to effect appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; coordinates benefits (Medi-Cal) with Business Office personnel; and maintains knowledge of community resources.Provides individual group therapy to clients on a weekly basis and as needed based on the needs of the clientsInterprets facility policies and procedures to clients and family members.Actively participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for working with other disciplines to develop a coordinated treatment plan for assigned clients.Division/Program Overview:24/7 inpatient voluntary program16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation servicesPre-vocational or vocational counselingMedication evaluation and support servicesLearn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/For Additional Information:cencaljobs@starsinc.comGrade spread = 68,640.00 - 98,178.07(In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is listed above. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.)by Jobble

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