Mental Health Clinician - STARS Behavioral Health Group : Job Details

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 7 years and running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us!Job Title:Mental Health Clinician / TherapistDivision/Program:(Adult Inpatient) Crisis Residential UnitStarting Compensation:70000 - 85000 USD Per YearWorking Location:Merced, CAWorking Hours/Shift:(Wednesday to Saturday) 4-day, 10-hour work scheduleWhat 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)
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This position is eligible for our Commuter Benefit Program for:

• This position is eligible for commuter benefits for those who travel more than 20 miles one way from their residence to their work location.
• Eligible employees approved for the Commuter Benefit Program will receive $200 per month for regular full-time employees and $100 per month for regular part-time employees

* On-call, temporary, and part-time staff working less than 20 hours are not eligible for this benefit. What you bring to SBHG:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university required
• (4) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults preferred.
• BBS Registered: APCC, ACSW, AMFT, LPCC, LCSW, LMFT required

How you will make a difference:

• Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment on assigned clients, in addition to an intake note, daily progress notes, summary notes (as may be required) and a discharge summary.
• Responsible for assessing client's readiness for admission and coordination planning with treatment team, the client's case managers, and transferring facilities
• Responsible for assessing client's readiness for discharge and coordination planning with treatment team; working with case managers to effect appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; coordinates benefits (Medi-Cal) with Business Office personnel; and maintains knowledge of community resources.
• Provides individual group therapy to clients on a weekly basis and as needed based on the needs of the clients
• Interprets facility policies and procedures to clients and family members.
• Actively participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for working with other disciplines to develop a coordinated treatment plan for assigned clients.

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: For Additional Information:[email protected] 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: Grade State Range: 66,560.00 - 98,178.07 USD Annual