Mental Health Clinician

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Job Title:

(On Call) Mental Health Clinician / Therapist

Division/Program:

(Children/Youth Inpatient)

Starting Compensation:

34.00 - 36.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

On Call Coverage As Needed: M-F 8am-430pm *Must be able to provide at least 4 days of On Call Availability per month.

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, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required.

• Licensed as AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.

• (1) year direct service experience with emotionally disturbed adolescents in a healthcare setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).

• Experience working in an inpatient acute setting preferred.

How you will make a difference:

• Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment for admitted clients.

• Participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for a coordinated treatment plan for each client.

• Provides individual and family psychotherapy.

• Responsible for permanency planning including assessing client's readiness for discharge; coordinating and planning with treatment team; making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; and coordinating benefits with Business Office personnel.

• Prepares and submits client documentation in EMR according to specified timelines.

• Provides consultation as needed with families on issues regarding admission, discharge, and aftercare plans.

• Coordinates client intake, treatment, and discharge actions with county partners.

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient involuntary program

• 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)

• Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans

• Available for contracting Central Valley counties

• Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

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

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

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Grade State Range: 26.16 - 41.85 USD Hourly