Mental Health Therapist

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About the role

This position has primary responsibility for mental health services and case management services to adolescents and their families. The Mental Health Specialist (MHS) provides mental health services (including assessment and evaluation) and other services to clients referred to the TEAMMATES programs. Provides therapeutic services, including but not limited to individual and family therapy, collaterals, crisis intervention skill building, and treatment planning. The Mental Health Specialist is an active contributor in multidisciplinary teams and will assist various team members as needed to provide services to families or assist with case management or developing plans for the family. He/she acts as a liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & non-clinical staff. The Mental Health Specialist will attend various client and family meetings, such as Child & Family Team (CFT) meetings, psychoeducation groups, plan development meetings, as well as various external and community meetings. May be requested to obtain additional training and certifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services, including assessment and evaluation
• Deliver therapeutic services such as individual and family therapy, collaterals, crisis intervention, skill building, and treatment planning
• Actively contribute in multidisciplinary teams to support families and case management
• Serve as a liaison with external agencies and collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff
• Attend client and family meetings (e.g., Child & Family Team meetings, psychoeducation groups, plan development meetings)
• Participate in external and community meetings
• Obtain additional training and certifications as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in a Mental Health field (Required)
• One (1) year of experience in the mental health field, and direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, adults, and families (Required)
• Experience with high-risk populations (Required)
• Experience with children, adolescents, and adults with dual diagnosis in residential or outpatient settings (Required)
• Registered with CA BBS as an AMFT, ACSW, or APCC (MHS II) or licensed in California as a LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC (MHS III)
• Valid California Driver's License (Required)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $70,304.00 - $74,970.00 USD per year
• Generous time off, including ample vacation and holiday pay
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle
• 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 and rewards for hard work and dedication

Pay

Starting compensation: $70,304.00 - $74,970.00 USD per year

Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible schedule)

Division/Program Overview

Programs: Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services
Population Served: Children, youth, adults, and families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse
Capacity: 40,000+ individuals served annually across ~60 program sites statewide
Facility & Setting: Multidisciplinary program sites (~60 locations across California, including outpatient, residential, and community-based settings)
Clinical Services: Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, and substance abuse interventions
Length of Stay: Varies by specific program track and setting (ranging from acute/short-term to ongoing outpatient support)
Skills & Transition: Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support, family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources

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