Mental Health Specialist at Stars Behavioral Health Group

Partner with us in making a positive change!Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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 SpecialistDivision/Program:Joshua Tree: Morongo Oasis Crisis Residential TreatmentStarting Compensation:75000.00 USD Per YearWorking Location:Joshua Tree CAWorking Hours/Shift:Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:30 PMWhy Join Our TeamCompetitive 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 dedicationWhat you bring to SBHG:Valid California Drivers LicenseApplicants must have attained the age of 18 years of ageMasters degree in psychology social work or another related mental health fieldRegistered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate as an associate- ACSW APC AMFTMarriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.How you will make a difference:The mental Health Specialist assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed) develops and maintains treatment plans and conducts family collateral and discharge planning. Duties include discussing goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishing a contract with the consumer. Interviewing consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; respond to potential suicide or other emergency events. Visit clients individually or as part of a team in a variety of living situations to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families observe progress provide counseling gather data and report significant changes in the clients condition to designated professional staff.Division/Program OverviewThe Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility tailored to adults aged 18-59 experiencing psychiatric crises. Its purpose is to provide a safe environment for stabilization recovery and community transition. Services offered include round-the-clock programs therapeutic and mental health services rehabilitation and recovery support (including substance use rehabilitation) pre-vocational or vocational counseling medication evaluation and support daily exercise health/wellness education and crisis intervention.Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 68640.00 - 98178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Facilities Management,Copy Editing,Cloud Services,Electronics,Interpretation,Accident Investigation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1