What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Mental Health Clinician
Division/Program
Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient)
Starting Compensation
70000 - 80000 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Merced, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Sunday-Wednesday 830am-7pm (4 day / 10 hour work schedule).
Why Join Our Team?
This role is eligible for commuter benefits: Employees who commute over 20 miles one way may receive a monthly stipend:
For Additional Information
CencalJobs@Starsinc.com
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
Division/Program
Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient)
Starting Compensation
70000 - 80000 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Merced, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Sunday-Wednesday 830am-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).
This role is eligible for commuter benefits: Employees who commute over 20 miles one way may receive a monthly stipend:
- $200 per month for full‑time staff
- $100 per month for part‑time staff
- Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required.
- One (1) year direct service experience in a mental health setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).
- Experience in an inpatient therapy setting preferred.
- Mental Health Specialist II: Licensed as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC required.
- Mental Health Specialist III: Licensed as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.
- 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 client’s readiness for admission and coordination planning with treatment team, the client’s case managers, and transferring facilities
- Responsible for assessing client’s 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 clients
- Actively participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for working with other disciplines to develop a coordinated treatment plan for assigned clients.
- Leads or co-leads therapeutic groups.
- 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
- 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
- Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
- Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
- Medication evaluation and support services
For Additional Information
CencalJobs@Starsinc.com
Salary : $100 - $200