What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Specialist II position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Mental Health Specialist II
Division/Program
San Bernardino: Casa Paseo Crisis Residential Treatment
Starting Compensation
70,000 USD Per Year
Working Location:
San Bernardino
Working Hours/Shift
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM -5:00 PM with Rotating Weekends
Why Join Our Team?
Education And Experience
What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):
The Mental Health Specialist assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning. Duties include discussing goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishing a contract with the consumer. Interviewing consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; respond to potential suicide or other emergency events. Visits clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations, to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.
Division/Program Overview
The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility tailored to adults aged 18-59 experiencing psychiatric crises. Its purpose is to provide a safe environment for stabilization, recovery, and community transition. Services offered include round-the-clock programs, therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery support (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise, health/wellness education, and crisis intervention.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com
In 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.
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 Specialist II
Division/Program
San Bernardino: Casa Paseo Crisis Residential Treatment
Starting Compensation
70,000 USD Per Year
Working Location:
San Bernardino
Working Hours/Shift
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM -5:00 PM with Rotating Weekends
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).
Education And Experience
What you bring to SBHG (Qualifications):
- Valid California Driver’s License
- Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age
- Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or another related Mental Health field
- Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate as an associate- ACSW, APC, AMFT
- Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)
- First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
The Mental Health Specialist assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning. Duties include discussing goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishing a contract with the consumer. Interviewing consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; respond to potential suicide or other emergency events. Visits clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations, to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.
Division/Program Overview
The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility tailored to adults aged 18-59 experiencing psychiatric crises. Its purpose is to provide a safe environment for stabilization, recovery, and community transition. Services offered include round-the-clock programs, therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery support (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise, health/wellness education, and crisis intervention.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com
In 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.
