Mental Health Specialist I

Posted:
10/27/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Coachella, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Job Title:

Mental Health Specialist I

Division/Program:

Coachella: Coachella Center

Starting Compensation:

20.20 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Coachella, CA USA

Working Hours/Shift:

AM Shift

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:

  • Valid California Driver's License
  • Two (2) years’ experience working in the Mental Health Field; OR
  • Sixty (60) semester hours of college course work in child development, psychology or a related field
  • Ability to work effectively with clients and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Knowledge of Community Resources, especially related to the Mental Health field, is highly desirable to make appropriate linkages

 

How you will make a difference:

This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents. adults and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services including engagement, assessment and evaluation, and other services to clients referred to the Community Services Program.  Acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff.  Documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information.

 

Division/Program Overview

  • Centers provide outpatient mental health services to children and their families.
  • Working with children of all ages, at home, at school and in the community 

Services include:

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family counseling
  • Case management
  • Rehabilitative/Skill building services
  • Medication management and support

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

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

SBHG 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: https://covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirements

Grade State Range: 20.20 - 30.30 USD Hourly