Mental Health Therapist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)

Star View Behavioral Health • Long Beach, CA

234d • $68,956 - $72,510

About The Position

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. This position has primary responsibility for providing individual and group mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Services include but are not limited to individual, family and collateral therapy, bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment/service planning, discharge planning, etc. Functions as crisis intervention clinician as needed. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information. May be requested to obtain additional certifications as needed, including for evidenced based practices. AMFT/ASW intern staff (that meet qualifications) may be asked to become LPS designee certified to facilitate the completion of “applications 5150/5585” for clients in need of such.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a mental health/social services field with BBS Registered intern number or Master's degree in mental health/social services field with BBS License experience.
• Two years' experience in a mental health field with age group(s) to be served by the position in residential or outpatient settings preferred.
• BBS AMFT intern registration or BBS ASW associate registration or LMFT or LCSW license in California.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Current Substance Abuse Counselor or Chemical Dependency Counselor certification preferred.
• Spanish Speaking - Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group mental health services and case management services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.
• Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments and treatment/service planning.
• Perform discharge planning and crisis intervention as needed.
• Act as a liaison with external agencies and collaborate with other clinical & support staff.
• Document and bill for mental health and case management services.
• Complete outcomes information.
• Obtain additional certifications as needed, including for evidenced based practices.

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