Mental Health Specialist II - Overnight

About the role

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. The position is located in Irvine, CA and serves the Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), a 24/7 facility that provides crisis stabilization for up to 16 adults and 4 adolescents, functioning like an urgent‑care center for mental health emergencies.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Specialist 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; responding to potential suicide or other emergency events; visiting clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations to help assess mental health needs, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field (recent graduates welcome).
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
• First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain it upon hire.

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; 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.

Pay

Starting Compensation: $67,000 – $77,000 USD per year.

Schedule

Working Hours/Shift: Tuesday – Saturday, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM.