What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
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Job Title
Mental Health Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)
Division/Program
Star View Community Services
Starting Compensation
70,000.00 - 71,400.00 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Torrance, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Mon - Fri: 40 hours, flexible schedule
Why Join Our Team?
What You Bring To SBHG (qualifications)
Education & Compliance | Required for all levels:
This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services (including assessment and evaluation as assigned) and other services to clients referred to in the Community Services Program. Services include but are not limited to individual, family, and collateral therapy, treatment planning, etc. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and functions in 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.
Division/Program Overview
For Additional Information
Jerevilla@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 Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)
Division/Program
Star View Community Services
Starting Compensation
70,000.00 - 71,400.00 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Torrance, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Mon - Fri: 40 hours, flexible 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.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- 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)
Education & Compliance | Required for all levels:
- Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.
- Driver's License: Valid California Driver's License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
- 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.
- Mental Health Specialist II (MHS II): Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
- Mental Health Specialist III (MHS III): Active licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a Licensed clinician (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC).
- May be requested to obtain an LPS Certification to put in effect a 5150 hold.
- This position may be requested to obtain additional certifications, as necessary, including evidenced based practices
- Ability to speak Spanish Required
This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services (including assessment and evaluation as assigned) and other services to clients referred to in the Community Services Program. Services include but are not limited to individual, family, and collateral therapy, treatment planning, etc. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and functions in 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.
Division/Program Overview
- Population Served: Children, Adolescents, and Transition-Age Youth (TAY)
- Facility & Setting: Field-based / Community settings (schools, homes, and local community facilities)
- Clinical Services: Comprehensive mental health care, psychiatric evaluation, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), individual/family therapy, and multidisciplinary care delivered by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and clinicians
- Length of Stay: Outpatient/community-based timeline (varies according to individual treatment plan and progress)
- Skills & Transition: Interagency collaboration and transition support with school administrators, county social workers, probation officers, and case managers. Case management, parent partner support, life skills development, and wraparound community support services
For Additional Information
Jerevilla@starsinc.com