Licensed Mental Health Professional (Enhanced STRTP)
About The Position
The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides clinical oversight for Crestwood San Luis Obispo’s Enhanced Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (E-STRTP), a 24-hour intensive residential program for youth experiencing a mental health or behavioral health crisis who need more support than a family-based setting can provide but do not meet criteria for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The program typically serves youth for 10 to 30 days and is described as a four-bed program primarily serving foster youth ages 12–17; the role description also refers to youth ages 10–17. Under the supervision of the Administrator or Designee, the professional meets directly with youth, oversees staff responsible for treatment, transition, and discharge planning, and ensures compliance with applicable licensing standards, mental health program requirements, and established policies and procedures, including timely completion of reporting requirements. The professional helps supervise program staff by providing therapeutic guidance and assists the Clinical Director in coordinating and implementing the core program. The program provides individualized assessment, stabilization, treatment, and 24-hour support to help youth strengthen coping skills, improve emotional and behavioral regulation, and safely transition to a lower level of care. The campus is scheduled to open in February 2027.
Requirements
- Hold a current, active California license as an LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist.
- Have at least two years of experience in a healthcare setting, including at least one year in a mental health setting serving children or adolescents.
- Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-5-TR.
- Be familiar with the STRTP Interim Licensing Standards, CCR Titles 9 and 22, Medi-Cal specialty mental health services, the Child and Family Team (CFT) process, and other governmental regulations.
- Have a valid California driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in residential treatment, crisis stabilization, or child welfare.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical oversight for the Enhanced Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (E-STRTP).
- Meet directly with youth receiving services.
- Oversee staff responsible for treatment, transition, and discharge planning.
- Ensure compliance with CDSS Community Care Licensing STRTP Interim Licensing Standards, DHCS mental health program requirements, and established policies and procedures.
- Ensure reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner.
- Help supervise program staff by providing therapeutic guidance.
- Assist the Clinical Director in coordinating and implementing the core program.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Sick leave buy back
- 401(k) retirement
- Scholarship program
- Education loan assistance program
- Qualifying supervision for BBS Associates
- Competitive pay
- Paid holidays
- Service awards
- Jury duty pay
- Additional trainings for professional CEUs, including DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and WRAP
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
