Mental Health Clinician

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Job Title:

Mental Health Clinician / Therapist

Division/Program:

(Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation:

70000 - 75000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

M-F 8:30am-5:00pm

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:

• 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: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

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Grade State Range: 65,452.04 - 98,178.07 USD Annual