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Resource Specialist

Stars Behavioral Health Group
Merced, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026
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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

Resource Specialist

Division/Program

Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Merced CRU)

Starting Compensation

18.88 - 26.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00PM

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).


Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What You Bring To SBHG

Education & Experience:


  • A High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
  • An associate degree in a social science field is preferred, combined with at least three (3) years of experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a social science field is preferred, combined with at least one (1) year of experience.


Experience must include providing support to individuals living with mental illness, working in a behavioral health setting, or performing non-professional healthcare or social services functions.

How You Will Make a Difference


  • Identifies housing resources and developing relationships with community agencies.
  • Coordinates community outreach with outside agencies, and visit locations where clients are discharged to.
  • Assists clients in completing facility consent forms upon admission.
  • Facilitates resident council, community meeting and/or groups as instructed.
  • Transports clients to appointments to provide direct linkage to resource


Division/Program Overview


  • 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


Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

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