Stars

Resource Specialist

Merced, CA USA Full time

Partner with us in making a positive change!

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:

Resource Specialist

Division/Program:

Merced Crisis Residential Unit

Starting Compensation:

18.88 - 25.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00 PM

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: 

  • High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET, etc.) required. 
  • Associate degree in a social science field preferred plus three (3) years’ experience providing support to individuals living with mental illness or providing support to individuals in a behavioral health setting, or experience performing non-professional, healthcare or social services. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a social science field preferred plus one (1) year experience providing support to individuals living with mental illness or providing support to individuals in a behavioral health setting, or experience performing non-professional, healthcare or social services. 

 

How you will make a difference 

  • Identifies housing resources and developing relationships with community agencies. 
  • Coordinates community outreach with outside agencies, and visit locations where clients are discharged to. 
  • Assists clients in completing facility consent forms upon admission. 
  • Facilitates resident council, community meeting and/or groups as instructed. 
  • Transports clients to appointments to provide direct linkage to resource 

 

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 services 

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

For Additional Information:

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com