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Job Title:

Mental Health Specialist Lead (Licensed)

Division/Program:

LAC-USC Crisis Residential Treatment - Central Star

Starting Compensation:

80,000-85,000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Los Angeles, CA, 90033

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Why Join Our Team? 

• Competitive 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 dedication

What you bring to SBHG:

• A master’s degree or Ph.D. in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university is required.

• It must be a California BBS-licensed LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.

• Requires two years of direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults. A Valid California Driver's License is preferred.

• CPR certification is required and must be obtained from an approved agency (such as the American Red Cross) within 90 days of employment.

 

How you will make a difference:

This position's primary responsibility is to assist the Clinical Supervisor in the oversight of programing and service delivery. It also serves as a resource for therapists on documentation, performs diagnostic evaluations, and provides therapeutic services.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical and Program Oversight: Assists the Clinical Supervisor with program oversight, data collection, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts. This includes maintaining positive relationships with community partners and acting as a liaison with the County.
• Client and Case Management: Manages a partial caseload, providing mental health services and case management to clients and their families. This role is also responsible for coordinating case assignments and ensuring quality assurance.
• Therapeutic Services: Conducts assessments, screenings, and provides individual, group, and family therapy. This role may also include leading group facilitation and other team members.
• Communication and Training: Responsible for communicating with referring parties about referrals, waitlists, and program openings. This position may be required to lead team meetings and represent the Clinical Team at various community meetings. Training team members in assessments, group facilitation, and other programmatic areas may also be required.

 

Division/Program Overview:

These 16-bed facilities are a 24/7 alternative to urgent care or hospitalization for adults with mental health challenges or those who have recently experienced a crisis. The programs provide a safe, homelike setting where individuals can live on-site for a short period while they receive intensive treatment. Clients can get physical and psychological evaluations, counseling, and mental health and case management services. The goal is to help them learn basic living and interpersonal skills and provide assistance with locating permanent housing.

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

For Additional Information:

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In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 68,640.00 - 98,178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.