Mental Health Clinician II
About The Position
The Mental Health Specialist II (MHS II) is a clinical treatment team member at Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment. The position assesses clients at the start of treatment and conducts reviews as needed, develops and maintains treatment plans, and provides family collateral and discharge planning. The MHS II provides direct care to address clients’ physical and psychosocial needs through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction. The role also participates in admissions and diagnostic formulation, screens incoming referrals, and works with referring parties—including social workers, nurses, and hospital liaisons—to support appropriate client care and treatment planning. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, although some tasks are completed independently. The program is a 16-bed residential facility providing a short-term, home-like environment and 24/7 intensive treatment as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care. Services include physical and psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, case management, life-skills and interpersonal training, and assistance locating permanent housing.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.
- Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
- Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
- Current First Aid certification from an approved agency, such as the American Red Cross, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients at the start of treatment and conduct reviews as needed.
- Develop and maintain treatment plans.
- Conduct family collateral and discharge planning.
- Provide direct care to meet clients’ physical and psychosocial needs through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.
- Participate in admission and diagnostic formulation.
- Screen incoming referrals.
- Work with referring parties, including social workers, nurses, and hospital liaisons, to support appropriate client care and treatment planning.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits.
- Paid vacation and holiday time.
- On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
- Employee recognition and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
