Mental Health Clinician

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Victorville, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The clinician assesses clients, develops treatment plans, and provides immediate crisis intervention and stabilization. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, visiting clients in various settings, and responding to emergency mental health events.

Qualifications

You have a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field and are registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW). You also possess a valid California Driver's License and First Aid certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

AMFT

APCC

ACSW

First Aid certification

Job Description

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.

Job Title:

Mental Health Clinician

Division/Program:

Victorville: High Desert CMRT

Starting Compensation:

85,000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Victorville, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Multiple/Split Thursday - Saturday 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM; Sunday and Monday 11:30PM - 8:00 AM

Why Join Our Team? 

  • 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

We are seeking a Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) to join our team.

What you bring to SBHG:

·       Valid California Driver’s License

·       Recent graduates are welcome

·       Applicants must have attained the age of 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

·       Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) 

·       First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.  

How you will make a difference:

This position 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 establishing 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. Visit 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. 

Division/Program Overview:

The Valley Star Crisis Mobile Response Team operates from 6 PM to 8 AM, offering rapid mental health assessments and crisis interventions. Serving all age groups—children, adolescents, adults, and older adults—the program provides essential services for individuals needing immediate crisis intervention and stabilization.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

mlawrence@starsinc.com

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change. What Stars Behavioral Health Group Offers: A large, stable company founded in 1988. Recognized by the LA Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work” in Los Angeles and awarded “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area by the Mercury News (multiple times). An opportunity to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children, adults, and families. Access to some of the best training available in the industry. Flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities in residential, in-patient, and community-based outpatient roles.
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