Lead Mental Health Clinician

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Bakersfield, CA

4d • $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

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: Lead Mental Health Clinician Division/Program: (Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility Starting Compensation: 36.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Bakersfield, CA Working Hours/Shift: Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule, 4-10 hours per week. Typical hours: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, with adjustments based on availability. Division/Program Overview: 24/7 inpatient involuntary program 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17) Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans Available for contracting Central Valley counties Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare 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 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required.
• One (1) year direct service experience with emotionally disturbed adolescents in a health care setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).
• Licensed as AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.
• Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an inpatient acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment for admitted clients.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for a coordinated treatment plan for each client.
• Provides individual and family psychotherapy.
• Leads or co-leads psychotherapy, psycho-educational and therapeutic activity groups.
• Responsible for permanency planning including assessing client's readiness for discharge; coordinating and planning with treatment team; making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; and coordinating benefits with Business Office personnel.
• Prepares and submits client documentation in EMR according to specified timelines.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level