Stars

Mental Health Clinician

Fresno, CA USA Full time

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Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title:

Mental Health Clinician (Outpatient/Field Based)

Division/Program:

Adult Full Service Partnership

Starting Compensation:

75000 - 85000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Work Schedule: Option to work either Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or a 4 day/10 hour schedule (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday). Working hours are approximate and may include flexibility as needed to meet client needs.

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: 

  • Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required.
  • One (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting is required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).
  • Experience in a community-based therapy setting preferred.
  • Mental Health Specialist II: Licensed as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC required.
  • Mental Health Specialist III: Licensed as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.
  • Valid California Driver's License required and meet Agency driver eligibility criteria.

How you will make a difference: 

  • Identifies immediate risks and needs of and family and develops a plan to address them in collaboration with the treatment team.
  • Identifies ongoing treatment needs and develops plans, diagnoses, and updates problem lists as needed.
  • Incorporates Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and Motivational Interviewing into services.
  • Facilitate treatment team meetings.
  • Uses a “whatever it takes” approach to provide services in various settings, including homes, schools/work, and community and office settings.
  • Provides services, including individual, family, and group therapy and collateral, to youth/TAY and their families, as deemed necessary and appropriate through the assessment process and in collaboration with the treatment team. Services are to be short-term, as longer-term services and resources are identified.
  •  Available for 24/7 on-call services to assist in crisis intervention and to provide support for problem resolution. On-call is scheduled on a rotating basis.
  • Uses a personal vehicle to drive to and from off-site locations to provide services. May be required to transport participants and/or family members in a personal vehicle.

Division/Program Overview:

  • Outpatient community-based program
  • Serves clients (ages 18 plus)
  • Housing, Education, and Vocational Support
  • Individual and family Counseling
  • Medication management and support services

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 70,304.00 - 98,178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.