Mental Health Clinician
About the role
Division/Program: Star View Community Services. Population Served: Children, Adolescents, and Transition-Age Youth (TAY). Facility & Setting: Field-based / Community settings (schools, homes, and local community facilities). Clinical Services: Comprehensive mental health care, psychiatric evaluation, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), individual/family therapy, and multidisciplinary care delivered by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and clinicians. Length of Stay: Outpatient/community-based timeline (varies according to individual treatment plan and progress). Skills & Transition: Interagency collaboration and transition support with school administrators, county social workers, probation officers, and case managers. Case management, parent partner support, life skills development, and wraparound community support services. Working Location: Torrance, CA.
Responsibilities
Provide mental health services and case management to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Conduct assessments and evaluations as assigned. Deliver individual, family, and collateral therapy; develop treatment plans. Act as liaison with external agencies and work in teams with clinical and support staff. Document and bill for mental health and case management services; complete outcomes information. May be requested to obtain additional certifications as needed.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.
- Driver's License: Valid California Driver's License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
- Experience: Two years’ experience in a mental health field with the age group(s) to be served, preferably in residential or outpatient settings.
- Licensure: Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC) for Mental Health Specialist II; or active licensure as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC for Mental Health Specialist III (may need LPS Certification for 5150 hold).
- Language Skills: Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Salary matched to skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; additional voluntary benefits.
- Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with paid CEU opportunities; career development programs; supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards: Culture that celebrates and rewards hard work and dedication.
Pay
Starting Compensation: $70,000.00 - $71,400.00 USD per year.
Schedule
Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday, 40 hours, flexible schedule.