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Job Title:

Mental Health Specialist II

Division/Program:

Orange: Coastal Star Crisis Residential Central

Starting Compensation:

70,000.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Orange, CA USA

Working Hours/Shift:

AM Shift

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:

• Masters Degree in psychology, social work or other related mental health field

• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)

• Valid CA Driver's License

• Meets agency driver eligibility criteria

• BLS CPR/First Aid

How you will make a difference:

The MHS II is a clinical treatment team member who is also responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. Duties are performed under direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, but some tasks are accomplished independently. This position assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning.

Division/Program Overview:

The Crisis Residential is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18 and older experiencing a psychiatric crisis to safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community. Services include therapeutic and mental health services, rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation), pre-vocational or vocational counseling, medication evaluation and support, daily exercise and health/wellness education, and crisis intervention.

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

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

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.