Mental Health Clinician

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Merced, CA

1d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

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. This role is part of the Crisis Residential Unit (Adult Inpatient) and operates as a 24/7 inpatient voluntary program with a 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59). The program offers rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, pre-vocational or vocational counseling, and medication evaluation and support services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Psychology from an accredited college or university.
• At least one (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting (relevant student internship or practicum hours may be substituted).
• Active registration with the BBS as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC) for Mental Health Specialist II.
• Active California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC for Mental Health Specialist III.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an inpatient therapy setting is preferred.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment on assigned clients, in addition to an intake note, daily progress notes, summary notes (as may be required) and a discharge summary.
• Responsible for assessing client’s readiness for admission and coordination planning with treatment team, the client’s case managers, and transferring facilities.
• Responsible for assessing client’s readiness for discharge and coordination planning with treatment team; working with case managers to effect appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; coordinates benefits (Medi-Cal) with Business Office personnel; and maintains knowledge of community resources.
• Provides individual group therapy to clients on a weekly basis and as needed based on the needs of the clients.
• Actively participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for working with other disciplines to develop a coordinated treatment plan for assigned clients.
• Leads or co-leads therapeutic groups.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Time Off
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• On-the-job training
• Access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs
• Employee Recognition & Rewards
• Commuter benefits: Employees who commute over 20 miles one way may receive a monthly stipend: $200 per month for full‑time staff, $100 per month for part‑time staff.

What This Job Offers

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