Mental Health Clinician

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Yucca Valley, CA

320d • $68,640

About The Position

Join a community that's changing mental healthcare for the better. We have been certified as a Great Place to Work by our own employees for 7 years and running. Looking forward to your partnership in making a difference with us! The Mental Health Specialist assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning. Duties include discussing goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishes a contract with the consumer. Interviewing consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; respond to potential suicide or other emergency events. Visits clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations, to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Master's Degree in psychology, social work, or another related mental health field.
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate (ACSW, APC, AMFT).
• First Aid certification from qualified agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients at the start of treatment and review as needed.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans.
• Conduct family collateral and discharge planning.
• Discuss goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establish a contract with the consumer.
• Interview consumers to determine the needs of individuals or groups.
• Respond to potential suicide or other emergency events.
• Visit clients in various living situations to assess mental health needs.
• Observe progress and provide counseling.
• Gather data and report significant changes in the client's condition.

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.
• Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree