What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist (AMFT,ACSW, APCC) position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Mental Health Therapist - Spanish Speaking Required
Division/Program
Long Beach - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center
Starting Compensation
71,604.62 - 74,000.00 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Long Beach, CA
Working Hours/Shift
MON, TUES, THURS, FRI: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Why Join Our Team?
What You Bring To SBHG (Qualifications)
This position has primary responsibility for providing individual and group mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Services include but are not limited to individual, family and collateral therapy, bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment/service planning, discharge planning, etc. Functions as crisis intervention clinician as needed. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information. May be requested to obtain additional certifications as needed, including for evidenced based practices. AMFT/ASW intern staff (that meet qualifications) may be asked to become LPS designee certified to facilitate the completion of “applications 5150/5585” for clients in need of such.
Division/Program Overview
For Additional Information
Jerevilla@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 70,304.00 - 100,632.52. 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 Therapist - Spanish Speaking Required
Division/Program
Long Beach - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center
Starting Compensation
71,604.62 - 74,000.00 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Long Beach, CA
Working Hours/Shift
MON, TUES, THURS, FRI: 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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).
What You Bring To SBHG (Qualifications)
- Spanish Speaking Required
- MHSII Master's degree in a mental health/social services field with a BBS Registered intern number or
- MHSIII Master’s degree in the mental health/social services field with BBS License experience.
- Two years’ experience in a mental health field with age group(s) to be served by the position in residential or outpatient settings preferred.
- MHSII - BBS AMFT intern registration or BBS ASW associate registration or
- MHSIII - LMFT or LCSW license in California.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
- Current Substance Abuse Counselor or Chemical Dependency Counselor certification (Certificate program from an organization on the California DHCS list of certifying organizations) preferred
This position has primary responsibility for providing individual and group mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Services include but are not limited to individual, family and collateral therapy, bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment/service planning, discharge planning, etc. Functions as crisis intervention clinician as needed. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information. May be requested to obtain additional certifications as needed, including for evidenced based practices. AMFT/ASW intern staff (that meet qualifications) may be asked to become LPS designee certified to facilitate the completion of “applications 5150/5585” for clients in need of such.
Division/Program Overview
- 24/7 outpatient program
- Rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support
- Walk-in’s welcome
- Clients may stay up to 24 hours
- BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)
For Additional Information
Jerevilla@starsinc.com
In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 70,304.00 - 100,632.52. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.