Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a community that’s changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for over 5 years running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us! Job Title: Mental Health Specialist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC) Division/Program: Star View Community Services Starting Compensation: 69,825.00 - 74,970.00 USD Per Year Working Location: Long Beach, CA Working Hours/Shift: M - F: 8 AM - 5 PM What SBHG brings to you (benefits): Competitive compensation Company paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employees Generous vacation and holiday pay On the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career development AMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable) Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits What you bring to SBHG (qualifications): Ability to speak Spanish Required Master's degree in a mental health field with BBS Registered intern number. MHSII - BBS AMFT registration or BBS ASW registration or APCC registration required. MHSIII - MFCC or LCSW or LPCC license in California required. Two years’ experience in a mental health field with age group(s) to be served by the position in residential or outpatient settings. How you will make a difference (job overview): 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 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 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. Division/Program Overview: Community Based programs. Provides programs for children, adolescents, and transitional age youth (TAY) with Mental Health services. An experienced staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health therapist / Clinician, parent partners, and other counselors Provide case management, mental health care, and a range of support services in schools, homes or other community settings. Partner with family members, school administrators and faculty, county social workers, case managers, probation officers, and other agencies. Utilize Evidence Based Practice (EBP) to ensure clients make positive changes in their life. Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: jerevilla@starsinc.com SBHG and its affiliates acknowledge all COVID 19 vaccination guidelines and mandates recommended by the State of California Department of Public Health. For more details, please see: https://covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirements Grade State Range: 65,452.04 - 98,178.07 USD Annual We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.