What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist - $1,000 Sign On Bonus position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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JOB SUMMARY: This position has primary responsibility for providing mental health services and case management services to children or adolescents and their families referred to Community Services. Services may include engagement, assessment, evaluation, individual/family/group therapy, and case management. The position acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical and support staff. In addition, the position documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information. We currently offer a $1,000 sign on bonus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in a mental health field
AMFT/APCC/ASW BBS registration
One (1) year of experience in a mental health field
Valid California Driver's License.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Interviews referred children/adolescents and significant others to assess and evaluate their appropriateness and need for services.
2. Works with referred children/adolescents, their families, representatives of referring agencies, and other relevant parties (in-house and external) to promote rehabilitation and amelioration of problems which interfere with productive social and emotional daily living. Services provided may include engagement, assessment, evaluation, individual/family/group therapy, crisis and case management.
3. Acts as liaison with various external agencies (such as Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Mental Health, Probation Department, Dependency Court, and police) to facilitate youngsters’ adjustment in daily living routines.
4. Assists in preparing youngsters for lasting and successful housing, vocational, educational, and treatment experiences. Services include a “whatever it takes” approach and include counseling, shadowing, training, modeling and other interventions deemed necessary.
5. Documents clients’ behaviors and responses in Electronic Medical Records, and bills for services.We offer:
- Starting salary of $61,608
- 16% Salary increase upon passing bilingual proficiency exam
- BBS Individual and Group Supervision
- Free employee health insurance offered for applicable full time positions
- 10% salary increase for BBS Licensure
- DailyPay
- Rewarding work environment with excellent opportunities for career growth
- Excellent work/life balance including generous vacation and holiday pay
- A unique environment – we’re an employee owned organization!
- Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
- Family-oriented environment
- Flexible work schedule and environment
- Mileage reimbursement
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