Mental Health Clinician (ACSW, APCC, AMFT)

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Job Title:

Mental Health Clinician (ACSW, APCC, AMFT)

Division/Program:

Merced Crisis Residential Unit (24/7 Adult Inpatient)

Starting Compensation:

70000 - 80000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Full Time Sunday-Wednesday 830am-7pm (4/10s)​

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

This position is eligible for our Commuter Benefit Program for:

• This position is eligible for commuter benefits for those who travel more than 20 miles one way from their residence to their work location.

• Eligible employees approved for the Commuter Benefit Program will receive $200 per month for regular full-time employees and $100 per month for regular part-time employees

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 service

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

For Additional Information:

CencalJobs@starsinc.com

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.