Mental Health Therapist - Bilingual
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Starting Compensation
73,150.00 - 78,540.00 USD Per Year
Working Location & Schedule
Torrance, CA
Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
Benefits
- Competitive compensation matching your skills and experience
- 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)
- A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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)
- MHS II: Registered with CA BBS as an AMFT, ACSW or APCC
- MHS III: Licensed in California as a LMFT, LCSW or LPCC
- Valid California Driver's License (Required)
- Bilingual in Spanish (Required)
Responsibilities
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
- Therapeutic services such as individual and family therapy, collaterals, crisis intervention, skill building, and treatment planning
- Active contribution in multidisciplinary teams
- Assistance to various team members to provide services to families or assist with case management or developing plans for the family
- Liaison with external agencies and functioning on teams with other clinical & non-clinical staff
- Attendance at 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.
About the Division/Program
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 including family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For additional information: Jerevilla@starsinc.com