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Job Title:

Adult Mental Health Clinician

Division/Program:

Crisis Residential Unit, 24/7 Adult Inpatient Residential

Starting Compensation:

70000 - 80000 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Full Time Wednesday-Saturday 830am-7pm (4/10s)

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

This position includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus, distributed in three installments:

• $1,250 within the first 90 days of employment
• $1,250 after six months of employment

This role is eligible for commuter benefits: Employees who commute over 20 miles one way may receive a monthly stipend:

• $200 per month for full‑time staff
• $100 per month for part‑time staff

What you bring:

• Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required.
• One (1) year direct service experience in a mental health setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).
• Experience in an inpatient therapy setting preferred.
• Mental Health Specialist II: Licensed as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC required.
• Mental Health Specialist III: Licensed as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.

How you will make a difference

• Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment on assigned clients, in addition to an intake note, daily progress notes, summary notes (as may be required) and a discharge summary.
• Responsible for assessing client’s readiness for admission and coordination planning with treatment team, the client’s case managers, and transferring facilities
• Responsible for assessing client’s readiness for discharge and coordination planning with treatment team; working with case managers to effect appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; coordinates benefits (Medi-Cal) with Business Office personnel; and maintains knowledge of community resources.
• Provides individual group therapy to clients on a weekly basis and as needed based on the needs of the clients
• Actively participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for working with other disciplines to develop a coordinated treatment plan for assigned clients.
• Leads or co-leads therapeutic groups.

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
• 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
• Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
• Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
• Medication evaluation and support services

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

For Additional Information:

CencalJobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 70,304.00 - 98,178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.